Functional Foods in Dermatology
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Published:2023-10-31
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Page:e2023256
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ISSN:2160-9381
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Container-title:Dermatology Practical & Conceptual
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Short-container-title:Dermatol Pract Concept
Author:
Strouphauer Emily,Parke Milbrey,Perez-Sanchez Ariadna,Tantry Evelyne,Katta Rajani
Abstract
Functional foods, or whole foods that provide health benefits beyond their nutritional value, may provide multiple dermatological benefits. Research studies have documented benefits ranging from enhanced skin barrier function to improved wound healing, radiance, photoprotection, and hormonal regulation. Although the majority of research to date has involved small-scale human interventions or animal models, promising findings have been noted. In this review, we discuss the potential dermatological role of functional foods in hopes of advocating for larger-scale, evidence-based, human studies to expand this promising field.
Subject
Dermatology,Genetics,Oncology,Molecular Biology