Kiwifruit's Effect on Skin Examined

Pilot study links 8 weeks of daily consumption to increased epidermal proliferation in patients with low baseline ascorbate

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Daily consumption of two SunGold kiwifruit for 8 weeks increased skin vitamin C levels and improved skin density in patients with low baseline plasma ascorbate.
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Whole-skin ascorbate concentrations rose significantly from 99 nmol/g to 150 nmol/g tissue after the dietary intervention.
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Epidermal cell proliferation increased from 21 to 27 intensity units, indicating enhanced skin function due to increased vitamin C.
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The study established a positive correlation between plasma and skin ascorbate levels, highlighting the epidermis's responsiveness to plasma ascorbate.
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Researchers concluded that increasing dietary ascorbate intake could optimize skin function through enhanced collagen synthesis and cell proliferation.

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