Impact of Diet and Dietary Supplements on Acne Vulgaris

July 2019

Laura Pavičić

acne vulgaris low-glycemic-load diet high-protein diet insulin sensitivity high-cocoa chocolate dairy consumption milk green tea extract probiotics vitamin B3 vitamin D vitamin E zinc selenium omega-3 fatty acids whey protein acne low-glycemic diet chocolate dairy green tea niacin omega-3 whey

Studysummary This study found that certain dietary changes, such as a low glycemic load diet for men and specific supplements for women, may improve acne, while chocolate, whey proteins, and dairy products are linked to worsened symptoms in both genders.

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