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Acne the top 5 nutritional tips
The tips in this video represent the most important nutritional factors to focus on if you suffer from acne. Tip 1. Remove high GI fast releasing carbohydrates from your diet. These prompt the release of acne promoting hormones. Tip 2. Remove sugar from your diet. Consumed in excess this can also lead to an increase [...]
Eat organic food for better hair skin and nails
Dutch researchers surveyed 566 organic food consumers using an online questionnaire.
19% of respondents said they had improvements in the condition of their hair, skin and nails (1).
Proponents of organic food have long claimed it to be nutritionally superior in comparison to conventionally farmed food.
Lactoferrin helps the acne condition
Lactoferrin is a whey protein extracted from milk. It has shown anti-inflammatory capability, and as such may well benefit those suffering from the commonly inflammatory condtion acne.
A study by Korean researchers demonstrated that acne sufferers supplemented with lactoferrin achieved significant improvements in their condition: less inflammatory acne lesions, and less sebum in the skin, when compared to a placebo group (acne sufferers who did not receive lactoferrin).
Acne made worse by whey protein
Whey protein a favourite supplement of those engaged in bodybuilding and sports may well be a bad idea if you suffer from acne.
Research by Melnik (2011) showed that whey protein was a particularly potent stimulator of insulin and IGF-1 release. These two hormones have the potential to increase the production of sebum and keratin, substances that when produced in excess can cause blockages in hair follicles, resulting in spots.
Acne help with a dairy free paleo diet (hunter gatherer diet)
Following the paleo diet may benefit those with acne, as it requires the exclusion of milk and dairy products.
Here are some of the reasons that milk may not be such a good idea if you suffer from acne:
Various researchers have concluded that milk products may result in an increase in insulin and IGF-1 levels, these are potent stimulators of the acne process.
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