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Adding Polyphenol-rich Pulses to Daily Diet Improves Skin Health by Reshaping the Skin Microbiome

Description

Skin health is influenced by the microbiome, lipids, oxidative stress, inflammation, and UV exposure. A 14-week trial with 50 women aged 45-65 will test if polyphenol-rich pulses improve skin health by affecting these factors. Using a white rice control diet, the study will measure skin parameters and analyze correlations with changes in lipids and microbiome, potentially proving the benefits of pulses.

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Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Skin health is influenced by the microbiome, lipids, oxidative stress, inflammation, and UV exposure. A 14-week trial with 50 women aged 45-65 will test if polyphenol-rich pulses improve skin health by affecting these factors. Using a white rice control diet, the study will measure skin parameters and analyze correlations with changes in lipids and microbiome, potentially proving the benefits of pulses.

To Determine Whether Adding Polyphenol-rich Pulses to Daily Diet Improves Skin Health by Reshaping the Skin Microbiome and Lipids, and Reducing Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Women

Adding Polyphenol-rich Pulses to Daily Diet Improves Skin Health by Reshaping the Skin Microbiome

Condition
Healthy
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Gainesville

Food Science and Human Nutrition, Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32608

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * BMI (18.5-29.9)
  • * Body weight ≥110 pounds
  • * Fitzpatrick skin type 2 and 3.
  • * pregnancy
  • * breast-feeding
  • * impaired fasting glucose
  • * frequent alcohol use
  • * history of skin cancer
  • * sunbathing and the use of tanning bed, intake of vitamin/mineral supplements
  • * habitual high intake of fruits (≥ 2 cups daily)
  • * intake of medication that might influence the outcome of the study

Ages Eligible for Study

45 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Florida,

Study Record Dates

2026-12-31