Can eating almonds reduce wrinkles?

Medically reviewed and edited by Tod Cooperman, M.D.

Last Updated: 10/26/2021 Initially Posted: 10/08/2019

Eating Almonds to Reduce Wrinkles? -- woman with handful of almonds

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Answer:

Daily consumption of a large amount of almonds may slightly reduce the severity of wrinkles in postmenopausal women, according to two small clinical trials. However, the way in which the studies were conducted does not rule out possible similar benefit from other nuts.

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