The Role of Functional Foods in Cutaneous Anti-aging

process. Both the skin and gut, integral to the immune and neuroendocrine systems, host microbes that maintain a delicate balance. Changes in these microbial communities, particularly with aging, can accelerate skin aging by affecting the skin barrier and increasing inflammaging—characterized by inflammation and cellular aging. The review highlights how disturbances in the gut microbiome can […]

Functional foods, which are whole foods that offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition, have been shown to potentially enhance dermatological health. These benefits include improved skin barrier function, wound healing, skin radiance, photoprotection, and hormonal balance. While most existing studies are small-scale or involve animal models, the results are encouraging. These foods may help combat […]