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Discovering the link between nutrition and skin aging

Silke K Schagen, Vasiliki A Zampeli, Evgenia Makrantonaki, Christos C Zouboulis
antioxidants; diet; fatty acids; flavonoids; nutrition; skin aging; ultraviolet protection; vitamins.
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Key takeaways
  1. 01Vitamins C and E work synergistically to protect cell membranes and support collagen production
  2. 02Systemic photoprotection from carotenoids typically requires at least seven weeks of consistent dietary intake
  3. 03Combining multiple antioxidants generally provides superior UV protection compared to using single nutrients alone
  4. 04Nutritional support serves as a complement to, rather than a replacement for, topical sunscreen

A nutrient-dense diet rich in antioxidants may enhance the skin's natural UV resistance and support long-term structural health.

Abstract

Skin has been reported to reflect the general inner-health status and aging. Nutrition and its reflection on skin has always been an interesting topic for scientists and physicians throughout the centuries worldwide. Vitamins, carotenoids, tocopherols, flavonoids and a variety of plant extracts have been reported to possess potent anti-oxidant properties and have been widely used in the skin care industry either as topically applied agents or oral supplements in an attempt to prolong youthful skin appearance. This review will provide an overview of the current literature "linking" nutrition with skin aging.

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APA
Silke K Schagen, Vasiliki A Zampeli, Evgenia Makrantonaki, & Christos C Zouboulis (2012). Discovering the link between nutrition and skin aging. https://fasciaresearchdatabase.com/discovering-the-link-between-nutrition-and-skin-aging/
MLA
Silke K Schagen, et al. "Discovering the link between nutrition and skin aging." 2012, https://fasciaresearchdatabase.com/discovering-the-link-between-nutrition-and-skin-aging/.
Chicago
Silke K Schagen et al. 2012. "Discovering the link between nutrition and skin aging.". https://fasciaresearchdatabase.com/discovering-the-link-between-nutrition-and-skin-aging/
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