The possible relationship between diet and acne has been investigated for decades. It is a disease that is triggered in the pilosebaceous follicle, which is characterized by the presence of small pimples or bumps in different parts of the body.
Androgens produce a double effect, stimulate sebum production and obstruct the duct through which the sebum must be eliminated. This process ends with inflammation of the gland and its colonization by bacteria. Acne is a very common dermatological disorder in the population. Its incidence is enormous among adolescents, exceeding 85%. In addition, it can also appear in 54% of women and in 40% of men over 25 years of age.
Until a few decades ago it was advised not to consume chocolate, nuts, fried foods or sausages because they allegedly worsened the symptoms of the disease. However, the results of the studies carried out do not find evidence between the presence of these foods in the diet and the appearance of acne.
Diet and acne: the key could be in the glycemic index
In recent years, the influence of high glycemic index foods on acne has been studied. The results suggest that the consumption of refined and dairy sugars could have an influence on the appearance of the symptoms of the disease.
These foods promote the secretion of androgens, which are the basis of the changes that occur in the sebaceous follicle, triggering their inflammation.
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