The Effects of Almond on Facial Skin Collagen and Wrinkles

Description

Investigate the effects of almond consumption on collagen production, elastin levels, wrinkles, and pigmentation among premenopausal women and postmenopausal women belonging to all Fitzpatrick skin types.

Conditions

Collagen Degeneration, Wrinkle, Pigmentation, Elastic Skin

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Study overview

Investigate the effects of almond consumption on collagen production, elastin levels, wrinkles, and pigmentation among premenopausal women and postmenopausal women belonging to all Fitzpatrick skin types.

Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effects of Almond on Facial Skin Collagen and Wrinkles

The Effects of Almond on Facial Skin Collagen and Wrinkles

Condition
Collagen Degeneration
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Sacramento

Integrative Skin Science and Research, Sacramento, California, United States, 95819

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Subjects 35 to 70 years of age of all skin types
  • * 50% of the subjects will be postmenopausal women determined as \>1-year loss of menstrual period
  • * 50% of the subjects will be premenopausal women
  • * BMI 18.5 - 35 kg/m2
  • * Individuals with a habitual diet that has been maintained for at least 6 months and to be maintained for the duration of the study
  • * Individuals must maintain their usual skincare products, defined as products that has been used for at least 1 month, for the duration of the study
  • * Those with a nut allergy
  • * Those who are unwilling to discontinue oral collagen supplementation 1 month prior to the start of the study
  • * Individuals who are unwilling to discontinue vitamin E or nut containing supplements 2 weeks prior to and during the intervention.
  • * Individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • * Change in skincare products during the study
  • * Had a medical or cosmetic procedure such as laser resurfacing or plastic surgery to the face within the last 6 months (include botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, collagen, or other similar cosmetic procedure)
  • * Has an autoimmune photosensitive condition or known genetic condition with a deficiency in collagen production (such as Ehler-Danlos)
  • * Those with a skin disease on their face that would affect the assessment of their skin based on the assessment of the investigator.
  • * Current tobacco smoker or a tobacco smoking history of greater than 10 pack-years

Ages Eligible for Study

35 Years to 70 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Integrative Skin Science and Research,

Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Integrative Skin Science and Research

Study Record Dates

2024-12-31