Avocado Consumption Increased Skin Elasticity and Firmness in Women - A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Avocados are a rich dietary source of monounsaturated fatty acids, carotenoids, and phenolic compounds. Clinical studies have demonstrated that oral consumption of carotenoids improved skin aging. However, no studies have investigated whether oral intake of avocado will reduce skin aging.

Objectives

We therefore performed this pilot study to assess whether oral consumption of one avocado daily for 8 weeks can reduce skin aging in healthy overweight women assessing skin physical characteristics and resistance to UVB radiation.

Methods

Thirty-nine female participants (age 27-73 years) with Fitzpatrick skin type II-IV were randomly assigned to consume either one avocado daily or continue habitual diet for 8 weeks. Facial skin elasticity, firmness, pigmentation

SUBMITTER: Henning SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9786235 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature