Do Certain Foods Contribute to an Increase in Adult Acne, Or Make the Acne Worse?

Many people believe that if they eat high fat friedobesity, which is a known contributor to the causes
foods, or foods containing very high amounts ofof acne. A diet high in trans, and saturated fats, and
refined sugars, that they will lead to or contribute torefined sugars and also low in fiber and essential
the development of acne issues, or if you alreadyvitamins can lead to intestinal toxemia, and as your
have acne, it will make it worse.skin is the largest organ of toxin elimination, the
This belief is a myth. Not sure where or how itconsequences of a toxin overload internally can
originated, but probably through association, wherebyquickly become evident on the skin. (Note: Kelp, a
teenagers who have a love for most foods that aresea weed sold as a dietary supplement, and iodized
sweet, and also most foods that are fast and fried,foods, such as salt, have shown a direct link to acne
are generally seen as the most acne ridden segmentand should be limited or avoided.)
of the population, so you can see how such aSome studies have indicated that Vitamin A can help
rumour, or myth could easily be propagated. But theto reduce the over-production of sebum and keratin
fact is, neither of these things will necessarily lead toproduction and, consequently the potential for them
the overproduction of sebum which is effectively theto buildup and become blocked in the follicle canals.
raw ingredient that will begin the acne creationObtaining a sufficient daily intake of vitamin A can be
process. There are no scientific studies orachieved by eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
confirmation that they specifically cause acne,rather than taking a supplementation, as excessive
however, foods of this nature should still only everVitamin A intake can also lead to different problems.
be eaten in moderation, as they can still lead to