Sugary Foods May Contribute to Acne
A low-carbohydrate diet may help improve skin condition in people with acne, according to a recent study from the University of Miami.
In a large survey, more than 80% of those adhering to the South Beach Diet reported noticeable improvement in acne within three months of starting the new diet. And among survey participants taking acne medication, 91% said they decreased the dose of medication or the amount of acne treatment after starting the diet.
Although many dermatologists believe that diet and acne are unrelated, recent evidence suggests that diet-induced hyperinsulinemia (an excess amount of insulin is released in the bloodstream in response to a high carbohydrate meal) triggers an endocrine response that simultaneously triggers unregulated epithelial growth and keratinization as well as androgen-mediated sebum secretion.
Source: Rouhani P, et al “Acne improves with a popular, low glycemic diet from South Beach” J Am Acad Dermatol 2009; 60(suppl): Abstract P706.
Source: “AAD: Low-Carb Diet Touted as Possible Acne Aid”, MedPage Today, March 13, 2009
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Living healthy and eating right is an important aspect of overall health. Sugar and processed foods are certainly the culprit for many health issues, not just acne.
Eat right and cut down on the bad stuff.