Is it a myth that acne can be caused by certain foods in our diet?”
# Q: Are diet and acne related? A: The only real answer we have at this point in our research is we don’t know for sure. More research is needed. # Q: It seems like common sense that diet and acne would be related. But is there a scientific reason why they might be related? A: Diet has a direct effect on our body’s insulin levels. Insulin is our master hormone and affects all of our other hormones, including our androgens (male hormones). Scientists heavily suspect that hormonal fluctuations, particularly in our androgen levels, can result in acne flare ups. Insulin also affects growth hormone and a host of other hormones which may be related to acne formation on a cellular level. It is hypothesized, yet unproven, that a diet which causes insulin spikes may affect the pathogenesis (development) of acne. The right diet may also be related to acne in positive ways. Eating a low glycemic diet rich in veggies, fruit, seafood, and grass-fed meat can help stabilize insulin levels, which theo
