Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study found an association between regular vitamin D supplement takers and lower percentages of past or present melanoma compared to non-supplementers (32/117, 18.1% vs. 32/99, 32.3%, p=0.021). The most lethal form of skin cancer,...
Fig Leaf Tea Improves Symptom Severity in Adults with Atopic Dermatitis
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 8-week intervention of 500 mL fig leaf tea once daily resulted in significantly lower scores on the Eczema Area and Severity Index at week 4 (p=0.028) and week 8 (p=0.012). Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing and...
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...
Asteraceae (Crassocephalum rabens) Supplementation Significantly Reduces Skin Wrinkles and Improves Collagen Production
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Compared to placebo group, one-month consumption of 180mg C. rabens extract resulted in significant changes in skin wrinkles (p<0.05), brightness (p<0.001), collagen content (p<0.01), and UV spots (p<0.05). The skin...
Olive Leaf Extract Shown to Help Herpes Simplex Virus
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study concluded that 2% olive leaf extract cream was an effective option for herpes simplex virus (HSV). Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is one of the most common skin diseases, with an estimated 3.7 billion people worldwide having been...
Green Mandarin Extract Improves Skin Depth, Volume, Texture and UV-Induced Wrinkles
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation with 300 mg/day of putgyul extract improved skin elasticity, moisture levels, skin gloss, and firmness compared to control, offering a natural and safe approach to combat skin aging. The skin is the...
Oral Supplementation of Hydrangea serrata Leaves Improves Skin Texture and Hydration
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Once daily supplementation of the hot water extract of Hydrangea serrata leaves (WHS), at either a 300 mg or 600 mg dose, significantly reduced skin wrinkles and increased skin hydration after 12 weeks compared to placebo. The...
Serum Vitamin D Level Affected by Tumor Size in Stage II Melanoma Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Participants with Breslow thickness <3mm doubled in 25O HD serum levels after 3 years. Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) is made in the skin when ultraviolet light (UV-B) activates pre-vitamin D cholesterol derivatives. The...
Effects of Crocin on Skin Photoaging
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This cell study demonstrated that the antioxidant properties of crocin, a constituent of saffron, protected the skin from ultraviolet light (UVB)-induced photo-aging. Ultraviolet radiation is one of the largest contributors to skin...
Aloe Sterol Improves Skin Function in Healthy Female Volunteers
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Low dose Aloe sterol (19µg) significantly improved skin barrier function and collagen production after 12 weeks of supplementation. The ability for our skin to retain moisture is essential to skin barrier function and overall...
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