systematic_review
2017
Feeding filaggrin: effects of L-histidine supplementation in atopic dermatitis
Tan SP, Brown SB, Griffiths CEM
Published in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
Key Findings
L-histidine is incorporated into filaggrin and pilot data suggest oral supplementation may reduce atopic dermatitis severity.
Conclusions
Mechanistically plausible but clinically unproven.
Limitations
Pilot data only, no large RCT.
Supplements Studied
L-Histidine
Amino Acid
L-histidine is rapidly incorporated into filaggrin in skin, and pilot supplementation data suggest reduced atopic dermatitis severity.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2017
Quality Score:5/10
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