Citations & Sources

Wellness Loop's AI analysis is informed by peer-reviewed research across multiple disciplines. The references below represent the foundational science behind our assessments. Our AI does not replace professional medical advice.

Facial Analysis

Grammer, K. & Thornhill, R. (1994). Human facial attractiveness and sexual selection. Journal of Comparative Psychology, 108(3), 233–242.

Ricketts, R.M. (1982). The biologic significance of the divine proportion and Fibonacci series. American Journal of Orthodontics, 81(5), 351–370.

Thornhill, R. & Gangestad, S.W. (1999). Facial attractiveness. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 3(12), 452–460.

Bindu, S. & Mazumder, S. (2023). Skin microcirculation and health markers. Journal of Dermatological Science.

Nutrition Science

Katta, R. & Desai, S.P. (2014). Diet and dermatology: the role of dietary intervention in skin disease. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 7(7), 46–51.

Danby, F.W. (2010). Nutrition and aging skin: sugar and glycation. Clinics in Dermatology, 28(4), 409–411.

Boelsma, E., van de Vijver, L.P., Goldbohm, R.A. et al. (2003). Human skin condition and its associations with nutrient concentrations in serum and diet. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 77(2), 348–355.

Body Composition

Heymsfield, S.B. et al. (2005). Body composition and aging. Nutrition Reviews, 63(10), 340–349.

American College of Sports Medicine. (2021). ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (11th ed.).

Wells, J.C.K. (2007). Sexual dimorphism of body composition. Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 21(3), 415–430.

Skin Health

Bindu, S. & Mazumder, S. (2023). Skin microcirculation and health markers. Journal of Dermatological Science.

Nguyen, H.P. & Katta, R. (2015). Sugar sag: glycation and the role of diet in aging skin. Skin Therapy Letter, 20(6), 1–5.

Schagen, S.K. et al. (2012). Discovering the link between nutrition and skin aging. Dermato-Endocrinology, 4(3), 298–307.

Important Note

Wellness Loop is a wellness and lifestyle app. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Our AI analysis is informed by but does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.