Treating Acne Nutritionally

Nutritional approach brings hopeNutrition and proper care brings permanent reliefYour are not alone

8 in 10 preteens to teens have acne

1 in 5 adults also suffer from acne

Why not use doctor prescribed drugs?

Treating the symptoms will not correct the cause.

Side-effects can be severe Depression Suicide Aggressive behavior Psychotic reactions Inflammatory Bowel

Disease Birth defects Liver damage Skin and mucous

membrane damage Seizures Blood disorders

Eye damage Hearing impairment Heart attack and stroke Allergic reactions Antibiotic resistance

bacteria Damage to teeth and

skeletal structure Photosensitivity Pigment deposits in the

acne scars Autoimmune hepatitis

What causes acne?Imbalances and impurities in the

body caused by: Diet high in simple carbohydrates

which are:• Sugar• Candy• Soda• Grain-based foods• Processed foods

Food that help cleanse the digestive system and balance the body:

Natural, unprocessed, organic foods

Locally grown and seasonal foodsRaw dairy products and

fermented foodsFoods high in omega-3 fatty

acids: Nuts, seeds, avocados, olive oil,

coconut oilOrganic proteinsExercise also helps the digestive

system and balance the body

Vitamins, Minerals, & Herbs

B-Complex B1, Thiamin B2, Riboflavin B3, Niacin B6, Pyridoxine Biotin B5, Pantothentic Acid and

Pantethine Folic Acid B12, Cobalamin

Fat Soluble Vitamins and Nutrient Dense Fats

Vitamin AVitamin DVitamin EFlaxseed OilLecithin

Minerals That Aid In Acne Treatment:CholineInositolZincSelenium

And:Vitamin C

Medicinal Herbs:Golden SealBlack CohoshMilk Thistle

Helpful educational sources to help in the journey to healthy, acne-free skin:

The Linus Pauling Institute

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/resagenda/about.html

This website is dedicated to supporting research on the validity of vitamins, essential minerals, and phytochemicals and their effect on aging, immune function, and chronic diseases. Peer reviewed articles and evidence based research is available.

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)

www.nccam.nih.gov

This site is a part of the Department of Health and Human Services and provides evidence based research, peer-reviewed articles, facts, and information on CAM therapies.

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

http://www.ajcn.org/site/misc/about.xhtml

As a journal of the American Society for Nutrition, this site provides peer-reviewed articles on research dedicated to education and training on human and animal nutrition.

Dr. Mercola

www.mercola.com

Dr. Mercola promotes and teaches innovative health and healing. His articles are supported by fact based research, clinical studies, and evidence-based research.

The Mayo Clinic

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/natural-acne-treatment/AN01716

The Mayo Clinic has a reputation for giving reliable information on hundreds of health conditions. I am always looking for sites that include natural and alternative recommendations and the Mayo Clinic includes this type of information.

The Acne Resource Center Online

http://www.acne-resource.org

This is an educational site along with product suggestions and links.

References

A good digestive system and acne. (n.d.). The Acne Resource Center Online. Retrieved from

http://www.acne-resource.org/understanding-acne/good-digestive.html.

Acne (2011) KidsHealth. Retrieved from

http://kidshealth.org/kid/grow/body_stuff/acne.html#.

Mercola, Dr. J. (2011a) The root cause of acne your doctor will never tell you about.

Mercola.com. Retrieved from

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/05/31/simple-secrets-to-

eliminating-acne-for-good.aspx.

Mercola, Dr. J. (2009b) Should you detox to get rid of chemicals? Retrieved from

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/05/23/Should-You-Detox-to-Get-

Rid-of-Chemicals.aspx.

Murray, M. T. (1996). Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements. New York: Three Rivers Press.

Nutrient intake – impact on acne. (n.d.) The Acne Resource Center Online. Retrieved from

http://www.acne-resource.org/acne-articles/nutrient-intake.html.

References (cont.)

Schlenker, E., Long, S. (2007). Williams’ essentials of nutrition & diet therapy. St Louis,

MO: Mosby Elsivier.

Skidmore-Roth, L. (2010). Mosby’s handbook of herbs & natural supplements. St. Louis,

MO: Mosby Elsivier.

Smith, R., Mann, N., Braue, A., Makelainen, H., Varigos, G. (2007). A low-glycemic-load

diet improves symptoms in acne vulgaris patients: a randomized controlled trial.

American Society for Nutrition: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Retrieved from

http://www.ajcn.org/site/misc/about.xhtml.

Taylor, D., Taylor, J.(n.d.). An ounce of prevention, L.L.C: Reference guide to vitamins,

minerals, and herbs. Kaysville, UT: AOP Herbs.

Vitamin C and skin health. (n.d.). Linus Pauling Institute. Retrieved from

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/skin/vitaminC/.