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PLoS One August 2012 PMID 22412966

You are what you eat: within-subject increases in fruit and vegetable consumption confer beneficial skin-color changes.

Ross D Whitehead, Daniel Re, Dengke Xiao, Gozde Ozakinci, David I Perrett

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What people are saying

The overall tone indicates a shared recognition of the study's importance, with comments like 'impact in 6 weeks' and suggestions that the findings could motivate healthier diets. Words like 'interesting' and references to societal factors reflect moderate engagement and curiosity, emphasizing the practical implications of dietary advice on appearance and health.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the validity of the study and its findings about skin color changes related to diet, showing general agreement.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, as they comment on the significance of dietary habits and potential motivational uses, but there is no deep exploration of methodology.

EngagementModerate engagement

The posts include references to the study's timeframe, implications for health and attractiveness, and some personal opinions, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight potential real-world applications, like encouraging healthier eating habits and using skin tone changes as motivation, suggesting a recognition of the study's impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Eating more fruits and vegetables can lead to noticeable changes in skin color, especially making skin appear more yellow and healthier.
  • In a study with 35 people, increasing fruit and vegetable intake over six weeks was linked to changes in skin redness and yellowness, primarily due to carotenoids, not melanin.
  • Even small dietary changes, like eating just 3 servings of produce daily, can improve the look of skin, making it appear healthier and more attractive, which might motivate healthier eating habits.]
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Adam M.D.
@AdamDopamine · X

@mcqueen652 @WellBuiltStyle @ErgoLog You can see an impact in 6 weeks https://t.co/MHBqxkj9QO

Aug 6, 2021 · 1 like · 3,968 followers View post →
Julie Rowan-Zoch
@JulieRowanZoch · X

EAT REAL FOOD! #medicareforall “Adults in the UK and US predominantly consume fewer than 400 g of fruit and vegetables per day. Such inadequate intake is estimated to precipitate 2.6 million premature deaths per year worldwide.” https://t.co/4jvklF3god

Jan 19, 2025 · 3,847 followers View post →
Nuala Woulfe
@Nuala_Woulfe · X

Study shows Increased fruit and vegetable consumption shows measurable and perceptibly beneficial effects on Caucasian skin appearance within six weeks. This effect could potentially be used as a motivational tool in dietary intervention. #skin #study https://t.co/Rha8e8hW87

Jul 1, 2019 · 1,785 followers View post →
χτύπα με με αυτό
@SSMERSHE · X

seems like there is quite a few of these studies on the vegetable eating to yellowness pipeline https://t.co/Gm810N3TD6

Aug 22, 2023 · 395 followers View post →

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Julie Rowan-Zoch
@JulieRowanZoch · X

EAT REAL FOOD! #medicareforall “Adults in the UK and US predominantly consume fewer than 400 g of fruit and vegetables per day. Such inadequate intake is estimated to precipitate 2.6 million premature deaths per year worldwide.” https://t.co/4jvklF3god

Jan 19, 2025 · 3,847 followers View post →
χτύπα με με αυτό
@SSMERSHE · X

seems like there is quite a few of these studies on the vegetable eating to yellowness pipeline https://t.co/Gm810N3TD6

Aug 22, 2023 · 395 followers View post →
my pal doctorwise
@doctorwise · X

@SixxJakesixx33 @Mark_Sisson @davemacleod09 It's interesting you should mention pallor. The more fruit and vegetables you eat, the more attractive you are. https://t.co/vNustr6rvT

Jun 13, 2022 · 90 followers View post →
Adam M.D.
@AdamDopamine · X

@mcqueen652 @WellBuiltStyle @ErgoLog You can see an impact in 6 weeks https://t.co/MHBqxkj9QO

Aug 6, 2021 · 1 like · 3,968 followers View post →
Nuala Woulfe
@Nuala_Woulfe · X

Study shows Increased fruit and vegetable consumption shows measurable and perceptibly beneficial effects on Caucasian skin appearance within six weeks. This effect could potentially be used as a motivational tool in dietary intervention. #skin #study https://t.co/Rha8e8hW87

Jul 1, 2019 · 1,785 followers View post →