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Diet and Acne

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Has anyone been able to relate their diet to acne? I have done a lot of research lately that claims that what you put into your body really affects your skin. I do believe this to some fair extent.
I know that when I drink caffeine, I literally break out within hours. In college I worked in coffee shops where the coffee aromas would filter into the air and I wound up with severe breakouts on my chest and back.
I also suffer from elevated levels of stress and anxiety which will under extreme conditions like an emotional breakdown, cause me to wake up with a severe breakout by the following morning.
I might be able to adjust to compromising caffeine but I cannot wholly live without dairy and sugars. So I guess my big question is, has anyone been able to associate foods, particularly sugars, with acne?
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Sugar is absolutely related to acne because it triggers lots of insulin production which adversely effects the skin.
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Eating with moderation is a good idea...
Fruits, Veggies are great... Water is wonderful..all that you want.
Fruits have enough natural sugars to give your body energy.


Try to avoid fatty foods and sugars until you have reached the level of a clear complexion.. then you can gradually introduce foods ...


Take care
Good Luck
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Generally when it comes to hormonal acne and PCOS, it is insulin related. Our bodies break down insulin differantly. Therefor as hard as it is, following a low carb diet is best. There will be somethings you will have to give up forever, like bakery products, pasta, bread. I actually live my this diet and have for # 3 1/2 years, It has helped not only with acne but also with regulating my cycle. If you are interested in more let me know, also you can go to www.allnaturaldoc.com. That is the doctor i used to get on track with diet.
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This is what I am just starting to try and I think diet is THE cause for ance which is virtually unknown in less modern countries that dont eat the processed foods we do.


http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2003/08/23/acne.aspx
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