Effect of oral intake of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid on skin, nails and hair in women with photodamaged skin
Barel A, Calomme M, Timchenko A
Published in Archives of Dermatological Research
Methodology
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 10 mg/day silicon as ch-OSA for 20 weeks in women with photodamaged facial skin.
Key Findings
Skin roughness and micro-wrinkles improved versus placebo; nail and hair brittleness scores improved.
Conclusions
Oral ch-OSA had a positive effect on skin surface and mechanical properties and on brittleness of hair and nails.
Limitations
Small sample, manufacturer-funded, surrogate dermatologic endpoints.
Supplements Studied
Oral ch-OSA had a positive effect on skin surface and mechanical properties and on brittleness of hair and nails.
Outcomes Measured
Skin roughness and micro-wrinkles improved versus placebo.
Nail and hair brittleness scores improved versus placebo.
Related Health Concerns
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