Prospective randomized controlled pilot study on the effects of almond consumption on skin lipids and wrinkles.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Almonds are a rich source of fatty acids and antioxidants, and their supplementation is known to significantly modulate serum lipids. The effects of almond on the skin's lipid barrier and the appearance of wrinkles have not yet been elucidated. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of almond consumption on facial sebum production and wrinkles.

Methods

This was a prospective, investigator-blinded, randomized controlled trial in which subjects consumed 20% of their daily energy consumption in either almonds or a calorie-matched snack for 16 weeks. This study was completed at the UC Davis Dermatology clinic. Participants were a volunteer sample of generally healthy postmenopausal females with Fitzpatrick skin types 1 and 2. A facial photograph and image

SUBMITTER: Foolad N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6916293 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature