Impact of Diet and Dietary Supplements on Acne Vulgaris

    July 2019
    Laura Pavičić
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    TLDR Diet and supplements can significantly affect acne, with some foods and nutrients reducing and others worsening it.
    The document reviewed the impact of diet and dietary supplements on acne vulgaris, concluding that diet and supplements significantly influenced the disease's pathophysiology. Key findings included that low-glycemic-load and high-protein diets reduced acne lesions and increased insulin sensitivity in young men, while high-cocoa chocolate and dairy consumption, especially milk, increased acne lesions. Green tea extract, probiotics, and vitamins B3, D, and E, as well as zinc, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids, were found to reduce acne lesions. Conversely, whey protein induced or worsened acne, which was resistant to conventional therapy. Despite these findings, some questions about the diet-acne connection remained unanswered.
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