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

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Age
45 – 65
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Florida · Other
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About This Trial
Skin health is influenced by the microbiome, lipids, oxidative stress, inflammation, and UV exposure. A 12-week trial with 48 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 p…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * BMI (18.5-29.9) * Body weight ≥110 pounds * Fitzpatrick skin type 1,2 and 3. Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy * breast-feeding * impaired fasting glucose * frequent alcohol use * history of skin cancer * sunbathing and the use of tanning bed, intake of vitamin/mineral supplem…
Contacts

Liwei Gu, PhD

(352)2943730

lgu@ufl.edu

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Ahmad Moussa, MS

(352) 392-0584

moussaahmad@ufl.edu

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