Anthony Youn, MD@doctoryounTikTok

5 Tips to get Younger Skin from the inside-out! #whattoeat #holistichealth #LearnOnTikTok …more

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what it claims

To slow skin aging from within, it is recommended to consume a precise amount of protein (0.75 to 1 g per pound of lean body weight), eat fermented foods to support the gut-skin axis, drastically limit sugary drinks to avoid glycation, and prioritize dark chocolate with more than 70% cocoa for its antioxidants.

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The impact of diet on skin quality is a fascinating and scientifically grounded subject.

noli's read

The impact of diet on skin quality is a fascinating and scientifically grounded subject. Regarding sugar, observational studies synthesized in the *Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology* confirm that glycation alters collagen flexibility, accelerating skin aging. As for dark chocolate, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in *The Journal of Nutrition* show that cocoa flavanols improve skin hydration and texture. The gut-skin link is also validated by research on the microbiome (literature reviews in *Nutrients*), although direct clinical evidence on whole fermented foods is still emerging compared to isolated probiotics. Finally, the high protein dose recommended is more of an expert opinion originating from the fitness world, as data directly linking this specific quantity to skin elasticity remains very limited.

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Decoded by Noli · July 14, 2026 · the original post

What the graded evidence says

Evidence: B+

Effect: fat-free mass gain (resistance training) and appetite/satiety — +0.30 kg fat-free mass with protein supplementation (95% CI 0.09-0.52), plateau at ~1.62 g/kg/day; higher protein meals reliably increase satiety vs equal-calorie lower-protein meals
Measured on: healthy training adults; weight-loss and weight-maintenance adults

More protein past roughly 1.6 g/kg/day doesn't add much for muscle or fullness. The satiety edge is real but modest, not a magic appetite switch.

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