The Role of Phytonutrients in Skin Health

Photodamage is known to occur in skin with exposure to sunlight, specifically ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Such damage includes inflammation, oxidative stress, breakdown of the extracellular matrix, and development of cancer in the skin. Sun exposure is considered to be one of the most important risk...

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Main Authors: Julie A. Evans, Elizabeth J. Johnson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-08-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/2/8/903/