UV Instigated Skin Ageing and Dietary Sunscreen
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In recent years, considerable interest has been focused on identifying naturally occurring botanicals, specifically dietary, for the prevention of photocarcinogenesis. A wide variety of botanicals, mostly dietary flavonoids or phenolic substances, have been reported to possess substantial anticarcinogenic and antimutagenic activities because of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Photochem Photobiol Sci 2006
If you're not already fascinated with the sunscreen-properties of foods and botanicals, you soon will be when you take this class
Lycopene decreased expression of UV-induced enzymes which degrade collagen in the dermis
Curcumin treatment 2 hours before UV exposure mitigated UVA-induced cell death, inflammation and collagen breakdown.
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in green tea protects against sunburn and UV ageing of the skin
Topics covered in this fascinating class
☀️ UV Damage
- The 4 ways the sun can cause skin damage and cancer
- The 2 ways that the sun influences genes that promote cancer
- The biomechanics of UV-instigated damage and tanning and how light receptors are involved.
- What makes skin redden during sunburning
☀️ Skin Cancer
- Learn about the 2 main types of skin cancer and which is most deadly
- Who is more at risk of cancer and other factors
- Why typical sun protection advice isn't working as well as we think it is.
- What scientists are working on to create a 'broad spectrum' solution to UV damage and skin cancer
☀️ The 'Sunscreen Diet'
- The dietary patterns that can help prevent UV damage
- The emerging epidemiological patterns in the scientific literature regarding dietary sunscreen
☀️ UV Protective Phytochemicals
Explore the science behind the phytochemicals that have been studied for their 'sunscreen' abilities and learn the biomechanics of how these food compounds work at the cellular level and DN level.
You'll look at:
And some lesser known phytochemicals that are starting to be studied.
You'll look at:
- Lycopene
- Ellagic acid
- Selenium
- Curcumin
- Resveratrol
- Catechins
And some lesser known phytochemicals that are starting to be studied.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THIS CLASS
I learned consuming flavonoids and phenolic compounds from natural sources has been shown to be more effective than supplementation.
Tiffany C
I finally have more confidence through Star's explanations and scientific proof regarding diet and our relationship to the sun. The sun is not our enemy and we actually must cultivate its benefits, and the missing link that everybody think is the sun's fault for our skin damage is laid in this course. Great Course!
Deasi Srihandi
That using sunscreen alone isn't enough, we have to protect it by eating the right foods as well.
Jessica Luft
That there are so many options to incorporate when eating a whole food diet in order to protect the skin from UV damage alongside using safe sunscreens. It was interesting to note that using a higher sunscreen doesn't mean that one has absolute all-day protection.
Glenna Lloyd
Which phytochemicals can prevent sun damage
Volha
Very interesting, the link with nutrition and sun protection. It amazes me how many cancer patients are not advised on dietary nutrition to assist with fighting cancer
Gwen Bennet
I didn't know that food intake had anything to do with sun protection, so it was interesting to find out how and what foods or compounds act as an aid in sun protection.
Mary Comerce
What was new to me was that getting the right ratio of Omegas (3 & 6) decreases the risk of specific type of skin cancer.
Angie
I learn a lot from this class. Understanding the link between nutrition and skin health
Aamina
The role of diet in skin cancer prevention. Excellent information for my patients
Wing Yiu Lai
I wasn't aware of the importance of the ratio between omega 3 & 6 in relation to squamous cell carcinoma
Joanna
I learned about the importance of working as a team on the skin, from the inside and from the outside. Address sun protection in a global way.
Cynthia
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I learned more about the difference between non-malignant vs malignant melanoma.
Gabriela
I learned the concept of broad spectrum protection, intrinsic and extrinsic.
Priti Singh
I have never really thought about what I eat helping to prevent skin cancer, and it's interesting to see that there are more studies about this, as it's not common knowledge yet.
Tabitha
I just loved this. I am a dermatology provider and spend my days talking about the benefits of a diet high in fruits and veggies. This is just more great insights to back up what I preach every day.
Michelle
I have never thought of food nutrition as a source of sunscreen before. It has certainly opened my eyes. I am learning to think differently about what I eat and consume as a whole. Fascinating.
Kris
Not only to focus on sunblock also to focus on beneficial foods
Mona
That general all round dietary health is required to provide the best skin protection as well as the right nutrients
Theresa Bloor
I knew about additional way of protection UV damage. It is eat more fruits, vegetables, spices (curcuma) in diet. Thank you for this important information about skin cancers and protection beside SPF only.
Evgeniya
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