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Here is a list of the nutritional treatments that seemed to work for my family to prevent acne:
1. We ate much less grains, especially whole grains. Whole grains are high in phytates and fiber, which can interfere with mineral absorption, including zinc. Refined grains don't seem to be any better for those with acne either.
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2. We ate more foods high in zinc, especially red meat.
4. We avoided eating too much of foods that contain zinc antagonists. Minerals such as calcium, copper and iron taken in high amounts may interfere with zinc absorption.
5. I avoid caffeine. I've noticed that anything with caffeine, especially chocolate, seemed to increase my facial break outs. I understand that there are many medical web sites and books that claim that there is no link between diet and acne, or acne and caffeine consumption, but my personal experience differs from this common perception. In fact, I've found that besides the condition of my skin, most of my health issues are directly related to my diet, at least to some degree.
6. Eating a lot of sugary foods seems to make my face break out. I think this may be because many types of bacteria tend to live off sugary foods, and bacterial infections have been linked to acne. I've noticed that if I buy ice cream and everyone in the house snacks on it, we tend to have more break outs. I'm not sure if it is because of the dairy, the sugar, or the combination of the two, but ice cream seems to be one of the worst foods for making our faces break out.
7. I usually don't consume many dairy products, but I've noticed that when I do my face tends to break out more. For an interesting article check out: Got zits? Try wiping off that milk mustache!
8. My face has generally been very clear for many years now, but I had a flare-up when I started eating salmon on a regular basis. I've read that other people have noticed a link between salmon and acne, too. Some think it is because of the high iodine content in salmon.
9. Don't eat too many high foods that are high on the glycemic index. I've noticed that we seem to have more facial problems if we eat a lot of potatoes, which are a very high glycemic food. Dr. Cordain recommends that the best diet for acne is a low glycemic one. Low glycemic foods are ones that do not cause a rapid rise in insulin levels.
10. I think eating more acidic foods may help, too, as some research has shown that acidic foods may also help to lower blood sugar levels.
Polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition where acne is a predominant feature, has been linked to insulin resistance and a high glycemic diet.
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For more information, see may page on Fibromyalgia Diet, as the nutritional changes I made to help my fibromaylgia are the same ones that also cleared up my face.
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