RT Journal Article
T1 Oral Photoprotection: Effective Agents and Potential Candidates.
A1 Parrado, Concepción
A1 Philips, Neena
A1 Gilaberte, Yolanda
A1 Juarranz, Angeles
A1 González, Salvador
K1 dietary botanical
K1 oral photoprotection
K1 oxidative stress
K1 photocarcinogenesis
K1 photodamage
AB Electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet, visible, and infrared ranges produces biologic effects in humans. Where some of these effects are beneficial, others are harmful to the skin, particularly those stemming from ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Pharmacological photoprotection can be topical or systemic. Systemic photoprotection is often administered orally, complementing topical protection. New and classic oral agents (e.g., essential micronutrients as vitamins, minerals, polyphenols, carotenoids) are endowed with photoprotective and anti-photocarcinogenic properties. These substances bear the potential to increase systemic protection against the effects of electromagnetic radiation in the UV, visible, and infrared ranges. Protective mechanisms vary and include anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects. As such, they provide protection against UVR and prevent photo-induced carcinogenesis and aging. In this review, we present state of the art approaches regarding the photoprotective effects of vitamins and vitamin derivatives, dietary botanical, and non-botanical agents. A growing body of data supports the beneficial effects of oral photoprotection on the health of the skin. More studies will likely confirm and expand the positive impact of oral dietary botanicals as complementary measures for photoprotection.
SN 2296-858X
YR 2018
FD 2018-06-26
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10668/24483
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10668/24483
LA en
DS RISalud
RD Apr 6, 2025