About Phytoceramides
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. The Ceratiq brand uses wheat-derived ceramides standardized for glycolipids, phytoceramides, and glycosylceramides.
What Phytoceramides supports
- Supports skin moisture barrier and reduces transepidermal water loss
- May improve skin hydration and smoothness
How much Phytoceramides to take
The RDA prevents deficiency. The effective range is what clinical trials used to actually move the outcome.
Effective
30–350
mg
350 mg/day wheat ceramide extract is the most studied dose. Lower doses (30–40 mg) of purified phytoceramide fractions also used.
Clinical evidence
Limited clinical evidence. A few small clinical trials on skin hydration; evidence is limited and mostly industry-funded
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