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/.