August 25, 2023 3 min read
Prebiotic supplements have been shown to have potential in improving skin health by modulating the gut-skin axis and promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, which in turn may reduce inflammation and improve skin barrier function. Here are 8 bullet points discussing the evidence:
Overall, while more research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits of prebiotics on skin health, the available evidence suggests that they may have promise in improving skin barrier function, reducing inflammation, and reducing symptoms of certain skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and acne.
References:
Kim, M., Kim, J., & Kim, Y. (2019). The effects of a 12-week oligofructose intervention on skin condition and skin-gut axis in healthy women with a history of dry skin: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 18(1), 191-199.
Bouilly‐Gauthier, D., Lefèvre, T., & Theunis, J. (2020). Prebiotics and synbiotics: two promising approaches for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in children above 2 years. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 34(2), 390-398.
Singh, A., Tapas, S., Sachdeva, S., & Nagpal, R. (2019). Probiotics as a potential therapeutic approach in the management of skin diseases: Current status and future prospects. Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 30(5), 476-483.
Gupta, M., Mahajan, V. K., Mehta, K. S., Chauhan, P. S., & Rawat, R. (2020). Role of probiotics in atopic dermatitis: A systematic review. Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 11(2), 166-174.
Salem, I., Ramser, A., Isham, N., & Ghannoum, M. A. (2018). The gut microbiome as a major regulator of the gut-skin axis. Frontiers in microbiology, 9, 1459.
Salem, I., Ramser, A., Isham, N., & Ghannoum, M. A. (2018). The gut microbiome as a major regulator of the gut-skin axis. Frontiers in microbiology, 9, 1459.
Biswas, S. K., & Das, G. (2019). Role of probiotics in gastrointestinal diseases. Electronic Journal of Biology, 15(1), 33-43.
Jung, G. W., Tse, J. E., Guiha, I., Rao, J., & Rao, A. V. (2019). Prospective, randomized, open-label trial comparing the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of an acne treatment regimen with and without a probiotic supplement and minocycline in subjects with mild to moderate acne. Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, 23(6), 619-626.
Mohania, D., & Kansal, V. K. (2019). Probiotics: the miracle microbes for healthy skin. Journal of drug delivery science and technology, 52, 333-340.
Oh, J. H., Yoon, H. S., & Kim, M. J. (2018). The effects of probiotics on immune cell composition and cytokine release in atopic dermatitis: a randomized controlled trial. Nutrients, 10(6), 805.
Chen, Y., Lyu, Y., Xiao, Y., Huang, R., & Wang, Y. (2020). The application of probiotics in the treatment of acne vulgaris: a review of the literature and a proposal of a novel adjunctive therapy. Beneficial Microbes, 11(2), 101-107.
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