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Clinical dose: 30–350 mg
How Phytoceramides supports skin
Phytoceramides plays a supporting role in skin. Ceramides are sphingolipids that form a critical component of the skin's moisture barrier. Oral phytoceramides (plant-derived, typically from wheat or rice) have been studied for improving skin hydration and reducing transepidermal water loss. In clinical studies, phytoceramides supports skin moisture barrier and reduces transepidermal water loss.
What dose to look for
Clinical studies typically use 30–350 mg of phytoceramides. 350 mg/day wheat ceramide extract is the most studied dose. Lower doses (30–40 mg) of purified phytoceramide fractions also used. Supplements that fall short of this threshold are unlikely to match what clinical trials achieved.
Clinical research
Phytoceramides has limited clinical evidence for skin benefits. A few small clinical trials on skin hydration; evidence is limited and mostly industry-funded Learn more
