Home >Beauty Skin Care Natural > The Link Between Obesity And Acne - Huffington Post
The Link Between Obesity And Acne - Huffington Post
Posted on Sunday, September 25, 2011 by Beauty Skin Care Natural
By Violet Owens for YouBeauty.com
Those famous old wives tales warning that foods like pizza and chocolate can cause acne may be true according to recent research, despite the fact that many derms traditionally denied such ties. But new links between our age-old skin battles and diet may be equally illuminating.
In a recent meta-analysis published in Cutis, authors Nanette B. Silverberg M.D. and Whitney B. Veith M.S. reviewed the literature on diet and acne and asserted that the type of dietary factors that promote insulin resistance may also promote acne, even going so far as to suggest that derms should potentially screen for it when treating patients.
More from YouBeauty.com:
The Acne-Diet Link
QUIZ: How Healthy is Your Skin?
QUIZ: What's Your Eating Style?
Insulin resistance, which occurs when the body isn't processing insulin effectively, causes blood sugar and fat levels to rise. This condition not only puts you at risk for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, but also -- surprise, surprise -- it's highly associated with obesity and eating high-glycemic load foods.
Silverberg admits the results of studies linking acne and obesity are mixed, and experts in the field are also conflicted about just what exactly is linking this complicated web of acne, obesity and insulin. (And, oh yeah, hormones like testosterone likely play a part, too).
What is a clearer picture is that addressing the diet may help with all of these issues. A high glycemic diet (which can lead to obesity) seems to trigger both acne and insulin resistence. Too bad for us, the staples of the modern Western diet, like oh, say, the aforementioned pizza and our favorite burgers and fries, are high glycemic foods.
Starting to see all the connections? Obviously, not every obese person is prone to breakouts, but cutting glycemic loads and practicing weight control might just help acne sufferers, in addition to all the other health benefits, of course.
Los Angeles dermatologist and author of "Feed Your Face," Dr. Jessica Wu, is highly aware of the links between what we eat and our skin's appearance. "As far as diet is concerned, there is the greatest amount of evidence linking dairy and high-glycemic foods with acne. This is likely due to the effect of these foods on insulin levels, and we also know that insulin resistance is associated with obesity," she says. "What remains to be proven is a direct link between obesity and acne."
Dr. Alan Dattner, a holistic dermatologist based in New York, concurs. "There is clearly an association with diet and acne," he agrees. "And if someone is obese and they have increased insulin activity and they are eating sugar and driving sugar levels up, certainly there will likely be acne. But if someone is trying to paint a clear picture of a direct link between obesity and acne, well, it just doesn't work that way. With acne, you're looking at multiple factors like hormones, etc. There are too many pathways." In other words, let's not jump to conclusions.
Still, no matter what your scale says, Dr. Wu advises her patients to banish processed carbs and dairy (making sure to get calcium and vitamin D from other sources), in addition to avoiding iodized salt. "I also recommend eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These have been shown to reduce inflammation, which we now think is the primary cause of acne -- not bacteria infection -- and help reduce breakouts," says Dr. Wu. And the latter connection, my friends, is a whole other story.
Like Us on Facebook for a free fish oil supplement -- your (glowing) skin will thank you for it!
25 Sep, 2011
--
Source: http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHUMs_zeYMy7r7FiolaRp1BB39KiA&url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/25/obesity-and-acne_n_978066.html
~
Manage subscription | Powered by rssforward.com
Blog Archive
-
▼
2011
(2699)
-
▼
September
(1293)
- 'Jersey Shore' star Snooki reveals secret to her d...
- The top three skin conditions with a mind connecti...
- FSU's Trickett changes diet to combat Celiac disea...
- Blueberry Consumption Reduces Growth and Spread of...
- Diet, exercise got performer's condition under con...
- Special Diet session under Noda ends - The Japan T...
- Weight loss: All calories not created equal - abc7...
- Cutting Through the Skin Care Clutter - The Epoch ...
- Autumn Seasonal Skincare: "Skincare-News.com" Pres...
- A Behind-the-Scenes Look at L.A.'s Top Weight Loss...
- STAT keeps to kosher diet to stay healthy - ESPN (...
- FSU QB Trickett changes diet to add on pounds - Ho...
- FSU QB Trickett changes diet to add on pounds - Ho...
- A Behind-the-Scenes Look at LA's Top Weight Loss a...
- The effects of “yo-yo” diets - South Yorkshire Times
- Snooki's Weight Loss Is a Gimmick Worthy of Kardas...
- Going vegan can still make for a nutritious diet -...
- Vilsack: Not Done With Potatoes And School Lunch -...
- Going vegan can still make for a nutritious diet -...
- Going vegan can still make for a nutritious diet -...
- Chaz Bono puts weight loss down to a better diet -...
- Going vegan can still make for a nutritious diet -...
- Lake tops, Bono flops on 2nd week of 'Dancing' - T...
- Going vegan can still make for a nutritious diet -...
- FSU QB Trickett changes diet to add on pounds - Al...
- The best and worst weight-loss smartphone apps - M...
- Childhood Asthma is Closely Linked to Omega-3 in M...
- Best diet to control harmful cholesterol, LDL - Te...
- The effects of “yo-yo” diets - South Yorkshire Times
- Louisiana Weight Loss Surgeon Gives Monumental POS...
- Anna Kournikova Is Proud of What She Achieved in H...
- Friday Fact or Fiction: Can What I Eat Make Me Bre...
- National HCG Adds the Top Selling HCG Diet Direct ...
- Slim Snooki reveals weight loss secret - USA Today
- Ben Vereen to talk about his diabetes at Saturday ...
- HCG weight loss plan now introduced in Everett by ...
- Kate Middleton's Dukan Diet May Cause Bad Breath -...
- Slim Snooki reveals weight loss secret - USA Today
- Jennie's 56-Pound Weight Loss Finally Stuck - Huff...
- Childhood Asthma is Closely Linked to Omega-3 in M...
- Most Alarming Celebrity Weight Loss: Is it Caused ...
- Skincare Market Inc. has all the Newest Products b...
- LA Weight Loss officially responds to Alta. franch...
- Unbelievable before-after weight loss photos - Asi...
- Diet doctor Bernstein sues former partner - Globe ...
- A Look on The Light Side: September 28, 2011 - Por...
- CaféFit's Diet offer: Teams up with The Biggest Lo...
- Skincare Market Inc. is Presenting the All New Oba...
- Weight Loss Program for Men Naturally Battles Low ...
- Stress, diet make state India's diabetes capital -...
- The very best acne treatments - Citizens Report
- Snooki Weight Loss: 'Jersey Shore' Star Uses Diet ...
- Results after Liposuction
- Guidance For Ladies To Always Keep Their Bodies Ap...
- J-Hud Opens Chicago Weight Loss Center - The Root
- LeAnn Rimes Accuses Media of 'Bullying' Her Over W...
- Road 'diet' creates indigestion - Castanet.net
- Skincare Market Inc. is Presenting the All New Oba...
- Does this Diet Make my Skin Look Saggy? — Positive...
- Diet Doc Announces The Best Weight Loss Program fo...
- Feeding your dog a BARF diet - Pet Product Marketi...
- I keep sabotaging my weight loss. Can you help? - ...
- Do Potatoes Belong In A Healthy Diet? - BlissTree
- Whole grains for a healthier diet - Meadville Tribune
- Melissa Etheridge Blames Breast Cancer On Western ...
- Dancing with the Stars Contestants' Dramatic Weigh...
- Jonah Hill's dramatic weight loss reveals a rather...
- The top three skin conditions with a mind connecti...
- I don't believe in crash diets: Zarine Khan - NDTV...
- There's something about Jonah: Mr Hill's dramatic ...
- There¿s something about Jonah: Mr Hill¿s dramatic ...
- The Leimo Free Trial Review
- What is the Best Hair Straightener?
- Snooki Touts Diet Pills Containing 12 Times As Muc...
- The top three skin conditions with a mind connecti...
- Weight loss, exercise club to close - Adobe Press
- LeAnn Rimes Likens Weight Loss Criticism to Bullyi...
- Study Backs Creating Oakton 'Road Diet' - Patch.com
- Leading Weight Loss Company Selects inContact to P...
- LA Weight Loss closing doors - CTV.ca
- Is Chemical Peeling At Home Safe?
- A Question That Is Often Asked - Is Chemical Peel ...
- Here You Can Learn About Some Of The Chemical Peel...
- Recovering After Mohs Surgery
- Why You Should Stop Buying Diet Foods - Huffington...
- Study Substantiates Relationship Between Diet, Obe...
- Treatment available for unsightly scars - Sioux Ci...
- Toshiba AT1SO 7-Inch Tablet Hands-On: Like The Ori...
- Annick's targets food issues - Toronto Sun
- UGG 2010 - Cheer You Up
- Best Esthetician Schools in San Diego
- Melissa Etheridge: acidic diet gave me cancer - Sy...
- Weight Loss Challenge is motivation to lose weight...
- Ideas to Help Prevent Blushing In Public
- Amar'e Stoudemire eats better than you do - Yahoo!...
- An ancient therapy that relieves stress and nouris...
- How Can Wigs Enhance Your Appearance
- Melissa Etheridge Says Western Diet Making Us Sick...
- Filmmaker Darryl Roberts', "America the Beautiful ...
- Mozilla puts Firefox 7 on memory diet, patches 11 ...
-
▼
September
(1293)