Intake of Antioxidant Vitamins and Minerals in Relation to Body Composition, Skin Hydration and Lubrication in Young Women

Autor: Krystyna Gromkowska-Kępka, Joanna Bielecka, Justyna Moskwa, Anna Puścion-Jakubik, Renata Markiewicz-Żukowska, Elżbieta Karpińska, Sylwia K. Naliwajko, Monika Grabia, Patryk Nowakowski, Konrad Mielcarek, Anita Mielech, Katarzyna Socha
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Antioxidants
Volume 10
Issue 7
Antioxidants, Vol 10, Iss 1110, p 1110 (2021)
ISSN: 2076-3921
DOI: 10.3390/antiox10071110
Popis: The aim of this study was to estimate the consumption of selected dietary components with antioxidant properties, undertake body composition analysis, assess skin hydration and lubrication, and establish the relationships between the above parameters. The study was carried out on 172 young women. The consumption of ingredients (vitamins A, C, D and E, and Cu, Mn, Zn) was assessed using the Diet 6.0 program, body composition was assessed using electrical bioimpedance and skin hydration and lubrication were assessed using the corneometric and sebumetric methods, respectively. About one-third of students showed insufficient consumption of vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc, while about 99% showed insufficient vitamin D levels. The highest degree of hydration was observed in the areas of the eyelids, neckline and chin. The greatest amount of sebum was found in the area of the nose and forehead. Low positive correlations between hydration or lubrication and Cu, vitamin A and vitamin E were observed. In conclusion, to properly moisturize and lubricate the skin, young women should eat products that are rich in ingredients with antioxidant properties, in particular fat-soluble vitamins A and E, but also copper.
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