Herbal Blend Supplementation Improves Skin Health and Antioxidant Status in Post-Menopausal Women

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week once-daily consumption of a nutraceutical supplement containing Glycine max, Cimicifuga racemosa, Vitex agnus-castus, and Oenothera biennis extracts significantly improved skin elasticity (p < .0001) and smoothness (p < .0001), while also increasing glutathione levels (p = .0242).  (more…)

Fermented Blackberry (BB-1000) Supplementation Significantly Reduces Eye Wrinkles in Subjects

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation with BB-1000 (blackberry fermented by Lactobacillus plantarum JBMI F5) at 800 mg/day reduced the degree of eye wrinkles to 0.22 ± 0.47 from baseline at 12 weeks. Furthermore, the skin wrinkle volumes of the BB-1000 group increased by 2.65 ± 1.94 mm3 at 12-weeks, compared to placebo (p < 0.05).  (more…)

Collagen Hydrolysates Improve Skin Health and Reduce Signs of Facial Aging

Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Of the eighty-five Chinese female participants, those who consumed H-CP (collagen hydrolysate with a higher ratio of bioactive dipeptides) had significantly increased skin moisture at cheek and corners of eyes compared to those who consumed L-CP (collagen hydrolysate with a lower ratio of bioactive dipeptides) and placebo. (more…)