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

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA · Aug 2, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether adding polyphenol-rich pulses, such as beans and lentils, to the daily diet can improve skin health in women aged 45 to 65. Skin health is influenced by various factors, including tiny organisms living on our skin (the microbiome), skin oils, inflammation, and sun exposure. Over 14 weeks, 50 women will follow a diet that includes pulses and compare it to a diet based on white rice. The researchers will look at changes in skin condition and how these changes relate to the microbiome and skin oils.

To be eligible for this study, participants need to have a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.9 and weigh at least 110 pounds. They should have a specific skin type that falls in categories 2 or 3. However, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a history of skin cancer, or consume high amounts of alcohol or fruits will not qualify. Participants can expect to monitor their skin health and potentially discover new benefits of including pulses in their diet. It's important to note that this trial is not yet recruiting participants.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • BMI (18.5-29.9)
• • Body weight ≥110 pounds
• • Fitzpatrick skin type 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 supplements
• • habitual high intake of fruits (≥ 2 cups daily)
• • intake of medication that might influence the outcome of the study