A recent report posted on The Huffington Post by Dr. Mark Hyman says that dairy products and sugar cause acne. In the article, he says that studies have shown that the prevalence of diets that include a high intake of milk and sugar increase “both the number of people who got acne and its severity.” Apart from that, people who eat more refined carbs such as bread, rice, pasta, and flour products “had significantly more acne.” On a plus note, dark chocolate is not seen as a cause of acne.However, Dr. Hyman cautions people that it isn’t these two factors alone that cause or aggravate acne. It is also a person’s overall eating habits that worsen it. Aside from sugar, milk, and refined carbohydrates, inflammatory fats (saturated fat, trans fat, and processed vegetable oils like soy and corn) can also cause hormonal imbalances, which, in turn, promote acne. But, instead of rushing out to a dermatologist to get a prescription, Dr. Hyman advises changing the way you eat, which “will help you eliminate acne and have that glowing skin you have always dreamed of.”
Dr. Hyman’s article states, “Certain foods have been linked to improvements in many of the underlying causes of acne and can help correct it. These include fish oil, turmeric, ginger, green tea, nuts, dark purple and red foods such as berries, green foods like dark green leafy vegetables, and omega 3-eggs.”
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