Integrative Skin Science and Research
Investigate the effects of almond consumption on collagen production, elastin levels, wrinkles, and pigmentation among premenopausal women and postmenopausal women belonging to all Fitzpatrick skin types.
Almonds are energy-dense and rich in beneficial nutrients including B vitamins, vitamin E, mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, protein, fiber, minerals and polyphenols. Polyphenols and vitamin E in almonds provide protection to the body in part, through their ability to combat oxidative stress. Clinical studies have demonstrated beneficial effects of almond consumption on diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Almond consumption has been shown to significantly decrease wrinkle severity in two clinical studies conducted with postmenopausal women with Fitzpatrick skin type I a…
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects 35 to 70 years of age of all skin types * 50% of the subjects will be postmenopausal women determined as \>1-year loss of menstrual period * 50% of the subjects will be premenopausal women * BMI 18.5 - 35 kg/m2 * Individuals with a habitual diet that has been maintained for at least 6 months and to be maintained for the duration of the study * Individuals must maintain their usual skincare products, defined as products that has been used for at least 1 month, for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Those with a nut allergy * Those who are unwilling…
60 grams or (\~2 oz) will be consumed 5 times per week.
Protein and calorie matched non-nut-based food will be consumed 5 times per week by mouth
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