Newsletter
Vol 32, No 1
Health and Nutrition | Winter 2024 - Vol 32, No 1 Big News for Soy and Skin Health
In This Issue
Delve into the positive correlation between soy consumption and skin health, with a focus on the advantageous properties of isoflavones. Soy isoflavones have the potential to counteract the effects of skin aging, enhancing hydration, elasticity, and reducing wrinkles. The broader link between diet and skin health is explored, underscoring the importance of antioxidants and phytochemicals. Practical recommendations include prioritizing nutrient-rich plant foods, managing blood sugar levels, and selecting foods that support collagen.
Newsletter Articles
By Nasima Afzal, Mildred Min, and Raja K. Sivamani, MD, MS, AP
What you need to know:
The pursuit of healthier skin transcends the realm of cosmetics, delving into the interplay between nutrition and dermatology. Soy contains multiple compounds that enhance skin appearance -- particularly isoflavones. A growing body of research indicates that soy supplementation contributes to both skin health and appearance through a variety of mechanisms, favorably influencing various dermatologic parameters such as hydration, elasticity, collagen synthesis, skin barrier function, fine lines, and wrinkles
By Rajani Katta, MD
What you need to know:
The health benefits of exercise are universally recognized and supported by evidence. Exercise provides a set of signals to skeletal muscles to adapt. The stress of exercise, be it energetic or structural stress, leads to muscle adaptations that try to lessen the stress of the subsequent exercise sessions.
By Shelley Rael, MS, RDN
What you need to know:
It is well known that nutrition influences multiple body systems, including the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system, and endocrine system. However, despite the popularity of collagen supplements, in clinical practice, nutrition is sometimes overlooked as a factor in skin health. It is also uncommon for patients to inquire about this connection, much less understand the impact their overall diet can have on skin health.