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Active Folate, Photoaging, and UV Protection
11 July 2024
A healthy and youthful appearance is a common desire of the modern population.
Active folate, such as Quatrefolic®, supports many biochemical processes necessary for the maintenance and function of healthy skin.
Folate Levels and UV Irradiance
One of the primary skin roles is protecting against exposure to sunlight, such as Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR), which is the main environmental factor that causes premature skin ageing (photoaging).
Human skin aging resulting from UV irradiation is a process that occurs based on the degree of sun exposure and the level of skin pigment.
Scientific research indicates that prolonged exposure to environmental factors can lower systemic folate levels over time. Specifically, 5-MTHF, the active form of folate, can be depleted by UVR, damaging the vitamin’s activity.
Although the targeted benefits may seem cosmetic, consumers’ reasons for seeking these new products are often rooted in an internal nutritional deficiency.
Quatrefolic® supplementation is an ally to your beauty, as it can help protect the skin from the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays by replenishing essential folate levels.
Learn more about the benefits of Quatrefolic® on beauty in the latest brochure.
