Episode #6—Effects of Fiber on Strengthening the Skin Barrier to Prevent Eczema

In this sixth episode of Morning Sign In, Morning Sign Out (MSO) Outreach Director Jenny Lee, writer Audrey Banzali-Marks, and editor Hope Harris talk about the latest research on the relationship between eczema and dietary fiber, as well as how the modern Western Diet could affect our health based on the researchers’ results. 

Audio editing: Jenny Lee, Outreach Director

Speakers: Jenny Lee, Outreach Director; Audrey Banzali-Marks, Writer; Hope Harris, Editor

MSO Website: 

https://www.msoatucla.org/

Audrey Banzali-Marks’ Article:

https://www.msoatucla.org/feeding-the-fight-against-eczema-how-fiber-strengthens-skin.html

Trompette et al.’s Research:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1933021922000113?via%3Dihub

Other sources used in this episode:

National Eczema Association Website:

https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/

National Eczema Association’s eczema statistics:

https://nationaleczema.org/research/eczema-facts/

Medline Plus’ carbohydrate information:

https://medlineplus.gov/carbohydrates.html

The Harvard School of Public Health’s information on dietary fiber recommendations:

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates/fiber/

Mayo Clinic’s information on symptoms of insufficient dietary fiber in the diet:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fiber/art-20043983#:~:text=Dietary%20fiber%20increases%20the%20weight,Helps%20maintain%20bowel%20health.

Nemours Children’s Health information on keratinocytes:

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/skin-hair-nails.html#:~:text=Keratinocytes%20(ker%2Duh%2DTIH,protect%20the%20body%20against%20infection.

Rakhra et al.’s information on the Western Diet:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7721435/

Bylund et al.’s information on the prevalence and incidence of atopic dermatitis:

https://medicaljournalssweden.se/actadv/article/view/1691

National Eczema Association’s information on eczema diets:

https://nationaleczema.org/diet-nutrition/