biostudies-literatureUnknown21(9)Henning SMHass Avocado Board<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Objectives</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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, pigmentationJournal of cosmetic dermatology4028-4034https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9786235biostudies-literatureAvocado Consumption Increased Skin Elasticity and Firmness in Women - A Pilot Study.PMC9786235Tseng CHYang JLi ZHenning SMThames GHeber DKim JGuzman JBfalseAvocado Consumption Increased Skin Elasticity and Firmness in Women - A Pilot Study.<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Objectives</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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, pigmentation2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Sep2026-05-31T15:54:18.609Z2025-04-04T12:45:47.069ZS-EPMC97862353503737310.1111/jocd.14717