Can your diet cause acne? I reviewed the research to find out.

 

In today’s episode, I discuss the link between acne and nutrition. I review the research on popular ‘anti-acne’ diets (low glycaemic diet, ketogenic diet and dairy-free diet) to determine their influence on the development of acne, as well as explore the effectiveness of popular supplements and dietary nutrients on skin health.

I discuss:

  • The role of diet and nutrition in influencing skin conditions (2:00)

  • The evidence between diet and acne - does what you eat cause acne? (3:21)

  • ‘Anti-acne’ diet review: A low glycemic index diet (5:38) 

  • Weighing up the ‘risks’ of your food decisions. What is it worth to you? (10:13)

  • Can a traditional western dietary pattern influence the development of acne? (11:20)

  • The importance of considering your whole dietary pattern when trying to determine a cause and effect relationship between the food you eat and health of your skin (13:00)

  • Anti-acne’ diet review: The ketogenic diet (14:00)

  • Anti-acne’ diet review: A dairy-free diet (17:04) 

  • Supplements and acne - do they work?  (21:46)  

  • The key nutrients that play a role in our skin health (26:05)

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Rachel Hawkins