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Diet for Acne
July 3, 2009
For many years people firmly believed that diet played a role in acne. However, after extensive studies scientists have found that there is no connection between diet and acne. There is no greasy food or sweet food that will cause you to have acne. However, by eating a healthy diet you can improve your healthy skin. So eating what’s good for the rest of your body is good for your skin and can help acne. The following are some things to consider when trying finding a diet that will help your acne:
Nutrients for Healthy Skin
There is a wide variety of nutrients found in everyday food that can promote a healthy body and in connection healthy skin. By taking in good sources of these nutrients, you can increase your chances of overcoming your acne.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A or retinol is naturally found in fish oils, liver and dairy products. Vitamin A is produced by plants known as Beta-carotene, which is typically found in yellow and orange colored fruits and vegetables such as carrots, yams, apricots and cantaloupe as well as green vegetables such as parsley, kale and spinach. However, too much Vitamin A can be toxic so you shouldn’t overdo your Vitamin A intake.
Vitamin B2
Stress is linked to acne and Vitamin B-2 is helpful in alleviating stress factors. Foods that contain Vitamin B-2 are whole grains, fish, milk, eggs, meat and leafy green vegetables.
Vitamin B3
This vitamin can be found in peanuts, eggs, avocados, liver and lean meats. This vitamin helps improve circulation, which helps promote healthy skin. This vitamin also reduces the cholesterol levels in your blood and helps you metabolize your protein; sugar and fat, which will help, increase your energy levels.
Vitamin E
This is found typically in almonds, peanuts, sunflower seeds, broccoli, wheat germ and vegetable oils. Vitamin E is a good antioxidant that protects your cells against potentially damaging by-products as a result of the body’s metabolism.
Zinc
Even in small amounts zinc helps boost the immune system, which in turn helps boost your health. Good health is reflected in your skin. You can find zinc in eggs, whole grains, nuts and mushrooms.
Acne Food Triggers
Acne affects everyone differently, therefore, it’s important to find out your individual acne triggers. There may be certain foods that will cause flare-ups in your skin and increase you acne conditions. Once you find these foods, they should be avoided. You should also check your vitamin supplements for iodine content. Normal amounts of iodine won’t affect your skin but anything greater than the RDA amount of 150 mcg will aggravate your acne. Just remember to drink a lot of water and eat healthy foods with a balanced diet. This doesn’t mean you have to give up all the foods you like. You can still indulge in a craving every now in then. However, making a habit of eating bad foods will not be good for your body or your skin.
No-Grain Diet for Acne
Some scientists have found that limiting grains is an important step to helping your health. Grain has a secondary consequence on insulin, which leads to an excess of male hormones that can cause your pores to secrete sebum that in turn attracts acne-causing bacteria. Therefore, you may want to consider limiting the grains in your diet and see if that helps you acne conditions. While many see a benefit from a diet low in grains, it may not work for you. Since everyone has different body conditions, different diets are going to work for them. A diet that works for a handful of people isn’t going to work for the majority. So be sure to find the right diet that works with your body.
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