Nutraceuticals for Healthy Skin Aging

    January 2017 in “ Elsevier eBooks
    Elaine Cristina Faria Abrahão Machado, Letícia Ambrosano, Renan Lage, Beatrice Martinez Zugaib Abdalla, Adilson Costa
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    TLDR Certain nutrients can help keep skin healthy as we age.
    The 2017 document reviewed the benefits of various nutraceuticals for healthy skin aging, highlighting their roles in reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and the risk of some cancers. It emphasized the importance of antioxidants like beta-carotene, biotin, coenzyme Q10, and others in preventing skin damage and promoting skin health. Specific dosages and sources for each nutraceutical were provided, including selenium, resveratrol, polypodium leucotomos, prebiotics and probiotics, silicon, vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc, with recommendations varying based on age, sex, and condition (e.g., smoking). The document concluded that a balanced diet, healthy lifestyle, and appropriate nutraceutical supplementation are crucial for skin health and overall well-being.
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