Nutritional Supplementation

Clinical nutritional counseling can help patients build sustainable eating patterns and address potential nutrient gaps based on their medical history, dietary intake, medications, goals, and—when appropriate—laboratory findings. Supplements may be useful for correcting a documented deficiency or meeting an individualized nutritional need, but they are not replacements for a nutrient-dense diet or medical care.

For skin health, nutritional research supports the role of overall dietary quality and nutrients such as vitamins A, C, D, and E, carotenoids, essential fatty acids, protein, and certain minerals in normal skin structure and function. The appropriate approach depends on the patient; excessive or unnecessary supplementation can cause harm or interact with medications.

Rather than promising a diet, we focus on evidence-informed nutrition, hydration, regular movement, sleep, bowel regularity, reducing exposure to tobacco and excess alcohol, and medically appropriate care. The body’s liver, kidneys, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and skin already perform essential metabolic and elimination functions, while clinical evidence supporting commercial detox diets or cleanses remains limited.

Nutritional supplements for skin health: Review
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10820017/

Nutritional dermatology: Dietary choices for skin health
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11723311/

Nutrition and nutritional supplementation: Impact on skin health
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2836433/

Guided metabolic detoxification program and Phase II liver detoxification
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10181083/

Study discussing limited clinical evidence for detox diets
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7310262/