Photoprotection

    Last Updated: April 29, 2017

    Photoprotection refers to the ability of an agent to protect the skin from radiation damage, which practically tends to refer to solar waves. Although protective, they may also reduce photosynthesis of molecules (like Vitamin D).

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    331 participants in 7 trials

    Examine Database: Photoprotection

    Fish Oil
    B
    Small Improvement
    Cocoa Extract
    B
    Moderate Improvement
    Green Tea Extract
    C
    Small Improvement

    Examine Database References

    1. Cocoa Extract - Yoon HS, Kim JR, Park GY, Kim JE, Lee DH, Lee KW, Chung JHCocoa Flavanol Supplementation Influences Skin Conditions of Photo-Aged Women: A 24-Week Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled TrialJ Nutr.(2016 Jan)
    2. Green Tea Extract - Heinrich U, Moore CE, De Spirt S, Tronnier H, Stahl WGreen tea polyphenols provide photoprotection, increase microcirculation, and modulate skin properties of womenJ Nutr.(2011 Jun)
    3. Cocoa Extract - Mogollon JA, Boivin C, Lemieux S, Blanchet C, Claveau J, Dodin SChocolate flavanols and skin photoprotection: a parallel, double-blind, randomized clinical trialNutr J.(2014 Jun 27)
    4. Cocoa Extract - Heinrich U, Neukam K, Tronnier H, Sies H, Stahl WLong-term ingestion of high flavanol cocoa provides photoprotection against UV-induced erythema and improves skin condition in womenJ Nutr.(2006 Jun)
    5. Fish Oil - Pilkington SM, Massey KA, Bennett SP, Al-Aasswad NM, Roshdy K, Gibbs NK, Friedmann PS, Nicolaou A, Rhodes LERandomized controlled trial of oral omega-3 PUFA in solar-simulated radiation-induced suppression of human cutaneous immune responsesAm J Clin Nutr.(2013 Mar)
    6. Fish Oil - Rhodes LE, Shahbakhti H, Azurdia RM, Moison RM, Steenwinkel MJ, Homburg MI, Dean MP, McArdle F, Beijersbergen van Henegouwen GM, Epe B, Vink AAEffect of eicosapentaenoic acid, an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, on UVR-related cancer risk in humans. An assessment of early genotoxic markersCarcinogenesis.(2003 May)
    7. Fish Oil - Rhodes LE, O'Farrell S, Jackson MJ, Friedmann PSDietary fish-oil supplementation in humans reduces UVB-erythemal sensitivity but increases epidermal lipid peroxidationJ Invest Dermatol.(1994 Aug)