Proper Diet Means Better Skin

BEDFORD , U.K. — Nutritional factors affect normal dermatologic performance, but promoting healthy dietary behaviors may also have additional benefit for skin appearance in aging American women. Researchers from UnileverColworthPark, Bedford, evaluated the association between nutrient intake and skin-aging appearance in 4,025 women (Am J Clin Nutr. 2007; 86(4):1225-31). Nutrients were estimated from a 24-hour recall, and skin-aging appearance was defined as having a wrinkled appearance, senile dryness and skin atrophy.

Results showed higher vitamin C intake was associated with a lower likelihood of a wrinkled appearance and senile dryness; higher linoleic acid intake was associated with a lower likelihood of senile dryness and skin atrophy. Higher fat and carbohydrate intake increased the likelihood of a wrinkled appearance and skin atrophy.

These findings were independent of age, race, education, sunlight exposure, income, menopausal status, body mass index, supplement use, physical activity and energy intake.

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