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Nutrients and acne

No matter what else to do, the best results for acne is achieved if the underlying skin tissue and is fully compatible nutrition. This is the fight and prevent infections in the pores (pus) to reduce inflammation (pain, red areas, swelling) and have a better healing and repair (scar reduction).

General Dietary Guidelines

First, eliminate foods with poor nutrition and those that increase the oiliness of the skin. This means cutting out all refined sugars, saturated fats and processed foods. Yes, that means fast food, food packet and refreshments. Even the food has trans fat bakery working against you.

This may seem difficult at first, but remember these three things –

1. It has very high awards

2. It becomes quite easy and fast

3. Costs much less than anything else to try.

Healthy food choices are still very convenient, point of manufacture sandwiches, sushi rolls, salads, fruit and water.

FOOD SENSITIVITY

Almost all acne is related to hormones, is why it is worse during adolescence, but for some women with imbalances Hormonal acne can continue through much of their childbearing years.

If the acne appears in the late twenties, however, is likely to Whether due to a food sensitivity to verify that with a naturopath or doctor. In general, it salicylates that are a problem. It is a natural group of chemicals that are very similar to aspirin, so the test is simple – if aspirin makes your symptoms worse, then you probably would do well in a diet low in salicylates. This means too much food to include here, but the information is easy to find.

DIGESTIVE SUPPORT

You may be eating the right things (food fresh, whole), but not actually removing the nutrients from them. Digestive enzymes are important and some People need to take as a supplement. This should be diagnosed and prescribed by a naturopath or doctor. One simple thing everyone can do is take 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with meals. Or take directly, or in a small amount of water, or even a mixture of vinegar and honey and water. It really makes a difference digestion, metabolism and detoxification.

VITAMINS AND MINERALS

Zinc

In general, one of the key nutrients health, zinc is involved in over 80 different enzyme systems! Among its many functions, zinc is important for healthy skin, facilitating the function immune and wound healing. It has been reported as serious out of balance by at least 50% of patients with acne.

Zinc is found in meat, ginger, liver, oysters, sunflower and pumpkin seeds and whole grains. However, supplements may also be necessary for what is good idea to get tested. Zinc supplementation to adequate levels has been shown to be as effective as antibiotic treatment (tetracycline).

Vitamin A

Acne patients are often advised to increase foods rich in vitamin A as cod liver oil, carrots, apricots and green leafy vegetables (spinach especially), but it also seems that there may be a defect in the metabolism of vitamin A that contributes to the problem of acne. In some people, even if they have sufficient admission, the metabolites of vitamin A do not reach the skin tissue. This is why supplementation with oral vitamin A specific (nutritional or medical) and creams with vitamin A has a serious effect on acne. You must be under the care of a specialist dermatologist and / or a naturopath as vitamin A toxicity has precautions. Prescriptions must take into account the required dosage and contraindications. With creams, age and skin type (oily or dry) will determine whether a cream or gel is the most appropriate.

Vitamin A increases resistance to infection, is involved in steroid hormone synthesis and mucopolysaccharides (MPS) of synthesis. MPS can be applied topically with fresh aloe vera gel to normalize the skin's surface, helping to "disconnect" from the pores and improve health to reduce scarring.

B Vitamins

A multi-vitamin that contains all of the group B is highly recommended for two reasons. First to counteract the effects of stress on the nervous system. Secondly, B vitamins work together, so it provides a base platform is very important before adding doses any additional B-complex vitamins alone. The most important of the group B for acne are:

general metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates – B12

maintenance of skin cells

B5 – With a co-enzyme is involved in many important reactions to skin

deficiency of B5 results in the accumulation of fat in the sebaceous glands

B6 – women – with folic acid is important premenstrual acne

for men – affects the uptake and sensitivity to testosterone

B2 – specific for acne rosacea is often seen in middle-aged women

Antioxidants

Vitamin E, selenium and vitamin C act as antioxidants to reduce radical damage free detox and enhance immune function. This seems to be more important for men than women due to different sex hormone profiles.

Essential fatty acids

Our body needs fat, but we need the good guy! Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are important for reducing inflammation. There are many types in many foods, but supplements are often used – Omega 3 fish oils, evening primrose oil (EPO), gamma linolenic acid (GLA), etc.

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