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    2017

    Oral hyaluronic acid ingestion improves skin hydration and elasticity: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial

    Oe M, Sakai S, Yoshida H, Okado N, Kaneda H, Masuda Y, Urushibata O

    Published in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology

    Methodology

    Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of oral hyaluronan 120 mg/day in adults with crow's feet wrinkles measuring skin moisture and elasticity.

    Key Findings

    Skin luster and suppleness improved significantly and wrinkle depth decreased in the hyaluronan group versus placebo.

    Conclusions

    Oral hyaluronic acid supports skin hydration and elasticity.

    Limitations

    Small sample; manufacturer sponsored.

    Supplements Studied

    Skin luster and suppleness improved significantly and wrinkle depth decreased in the hyaluronan group versus placebo

    Outcomes Measured

    Skin luster and suppleness improved significantly and wrinkle depth decreased in the hyaluronan group versus placebo.

    Skin luster and suppleness improved significantly and wrinkle depth decreased in the hyaluronan group versus placebo

    Study Details

    Year:2017
    Sample Size:60
    Duration:12 weeks
    Quality Score:5/10

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