Age Spots Are NOT Normal Aging

Berg points out that selenium is a non‑negotiable co‑factor for glutathione. Because farming practices remove it from soil and glyphosate further binds it, deficiency is common even in people who eat a varied diet. Blood tests are unreliable for tissue selenium status, so he recommends the food‑first approach of two Brazil nuts daily. He also notes selenium’s broader role in immune function, thyroid hormone conversion, and autoimmune protection. The dose is small enough to avoid toxicity, which is a risk with over‑supplementation.

Modern diets prioritize lean, tender cuts of meat, which eliminates the collagen‑rich connective tissues, skin, and cartilage that our ancestors regularly consumed. Without these, the body struggles to produce glutathione at optimal levels because glycine and proline are required alongside cysteine. Berg suggests adding collagen powder to coffee or using it as a supplement. He frames it as a dual‑purpose intervention: it not only aids glutathione but also supports joints and skin. This recommendation is particularly targeted at women and anyone who mainly eats boneless‑skinless chicken breasts or typical steak.

Berg explains that copper is essential for melanin production, but too much or too little can cause problems. Zinc is the primary dietary antagonist of copper; many people are zinc‑deficient, which creates a functional copper excess that drives uneven melanin clumping. He recommends zinc supplementation as a practical lever to rebalance the ratio. However, he does not provide a specific dose and also mentions that a trace mineral supplement containing both zinc and copper in balanced amounts is another good option. The advice is consistent with the overall support for glutathione and melanin regulation.

Berg acknowledges the desire for immediate visible results, so he recommends a topical vitamin C serum as the safest and most effective superficial fix. He notes that vitamin C helps regulate glutathione locally and does not carry the side effects of prescription creams, peels, or lasers. He stresses, however, that this should not be used as a standalone remedy; if the internal deficiency is not corrected, the spots will return once the serum is stopped or even continue to form beneath the surface. The serum gives a quicker cosmetic improvement while the deeper nutritional changes take hold.