Food Supplements for Skin Health: In Vitro Efficacy of a Combination of <i>Rhodiola rosea</i>, <i>Tribulus terrestris</i>, <i>Moringa oleifera</i> and <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i> on UV-Induced Damage

An increasing number of people seek treatment for aging-related conditions. Plant-derived nutraceuticals are currently of great interest in the setting of dermo-cosmetic studies for their preventive role in photoaging. We conducted an in vitro study on the possible preventive properties against phot...

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Main Authors: Alessia Paganelli, Alessandra Pisciotta, Giulia Bertani, Rosanna Di Tinco, Nadia Tagliaferri, Giulia Orlandi, Paola Azzoni, Laura Bertoni
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Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/10/3/83
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author Alessia Paganelli
Alessandra Pisciotta
Giulia Bertani
Rosanna Di Tinco
Nadia Tagliaferri
Giulia Orlandi
Paola Azzoni
Laura Bertoni
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Alessandra Pisciotta
Giulia Bertani
Rosanna Di Tinco
Nadia Tagliaferri
Giulia Orlandi
Paola Azzoni
Laura Bertoni
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description An increasing number of people seek treatment for aging-related conditions. Plant-derived nutraceuticals are currently of great interest in the setting of dermo-cosmetic studies for their preventive role in photoaging. We conducted an in vitro study on the possible preventive properties against photoaging of a commercially available product (Venerinase<sup>®</sup>). A mixture of <i>Rhodiola rosea</i>, <i>Tribulus terrestris</i>, <i>Moringa oleifera</i>, <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i>, folic acid and vitamin B12 (Venerinase<sup>®</sup>) was tested for its potential anti-aging effects on the skin in vitro. Conventional histology, immunofluorescence and real time PCR were employed in the research protocol. The tested product was proven to prevent UV-induced morphological changes both in keratinocytes and fibroblasts. Moreover, senescence-related and proinflammatory pathways commonly triggered by UV exposure were demonstrated to be inhibited by Venerinase<sup>®</sup> pretreatment. Our results support the potential clinical benefits of oral supplements for the treatment and/or prevention of cutaneous photodamage.
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spelling doaj.art-d0d61f82727749e29e43cde101de3d532023-11-18T09:55:06ZengMDPI AGCosmetics2079-92842023-05-011038310.3390/cosmetics10030083Food Supplements for Skin Health: In Vitro Efficacy of a Combination of <i>Rhodiola rosea</i>, <i>Tribulus terrestris</i>, <i>Moringa oleifera</i> and <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i> on UV-Induced DamageAlessia Paganelli0Alessandra Pisciotta1Giulia Bertani2Rosanna Di Tinco3Nadia Tagliaferri4Giulia Orlandi5Paola Azzoni6Laura Bertoni7Dermatologic Surgery Unit, Modena University Hospital, Via del Pozzo 71, 41124 Modena, ItalyDepartment of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences with Interest in Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41124 Modena, ItalyPhD Course in Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41121 Modena, ItalyDepartment of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences with Interest in Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41124 Modena, ItalyDepartment of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences with Interest in Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41124 Modena, ItalyDepartment of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences with Interest in Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41124 Modena, ItalyDepartment of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences with Interest in Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41124 Modena, ItalyDepartment of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences with Interest in Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41124 Modena, ItalyAn increasing number of people seek treatment for aging-related conditions. Plant-derived nutraceuticals are currently of great interest in the setting of dermo-cosmetic studies for their preventive role in photoaging. We conducted an in vitro study on the possible preventive properties against photoaging of a commercially available product (Venerinase<sup>®</sup>). A mixture of <i>Rhodiola rosea</i>, <i>Tribulus terrestris</i>, <i>Moringa oleifera</i>, <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i>, folic acid and vitamin B12 (Venerinase<sup>®</sup>) was tested for its potential anti-aging effects on the skin in vitro. Conventional histology, immunofluorescence and real time PCR were employed in the research protocol. The tested product was proven to prevent UV-induced morphological changes both in keratinocytes and fibroblasts. Moreover, senescence-related and proinflammatory pathways commonly triggered by UV exposure were demonstrated to be inhibited by Venerinase<sup>®</sup> pretreatment. Our results support the potential clinical benefits of oral supplements for the treatment and/or prevention of cutaneous photodamage.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/10/3/83nutraceuticalsoral supplements<i>Rhodiola</i><i>Tribulus</i><i>Moringa</i>skin aging
spellingShingle Alessia Paganelli
Alessandra Pisciotta
Giulia Bertani
Rosanna Di Tinco
Nadia Tagliaferri
Giulia Orlandi
Paola Azzoni
Laura Bertoni
Food Supplements for Skin Health: In Vitro Efficacy of a Combination of <i>Rhodiola rosea</i>, <i>Tribulus terrestris</i>, <i>Moringa oleifera</i> and <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i> on UV-Induced Damage
Cosmetics
nutraceuticals
oral supplements
<i>Rhodiola</i>
<i>Tribulus</i>
<i>Moringa</i>
skin aging
title Food Supplements for Skin Health: In Vitro Efficacy of a Combination of <i>Rhodiola rosea</i>, <i>Tribulus terrestris</i>, <i>Moringa oleifera</i> and <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i> on UV-Induced Damage
title_full Food Supplements for Skin Health: In Vitro Efficacy of a Combination of <i>Rhodiola rosea</i>, <i>Tribulus terrestris</i>, <i>Moringa oleifera</i> and <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i> on UV-Induced Damage
title_fullStr Food Supplements for Skin Health: In Vitro Efficacy of a Combination of <i>Rhodiola rosea</i>, <i>Tribulus terrestris</i>, <i>Moringa oleifera</i> and <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i> on UV-Induced Damage
title_full_unstemmed Food Supplements for Skin Health: In Vitro Efficacy of a Combination of <i>Rhodiola rosea</i>, <i>Tribulus terrestris</i>, <i>Moringa oleifera</i> and <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i> on UV-Induced Damage
title_short Food Supplements for Skin Health: In Vitro Efficacy of a Combination of <i>Rhodiola rosea</i>, <i>Tribulus terrestris</i>, <i>Moringa oleifera</i> and <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i> on UV-Induced Damage
title_sort food supplements for skin health in vitro efficacy of a combination of i rhodiola rosea i i tribulus terrestris i i moringa oleifera i and i undaria pinnatifida i on uv induced damage
topic nutraceuticals
oral supplements
<i>Rhodiola</i>
<i>Tribulus</i>
<i>Moringa</i>
skin aging
url https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/10/3/83
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