Acne Diet and Food Intolerance - How to Get Rid of Acne
Symptoms of Acne
Acne is a very common condition that occurs most often in adolescence. For reasons
no one completely understands, follicles, often called pores, sometimes get blocked.
Sebum (oil) which normally drains to the surface of the skin gets trapped and
bacteria begin to grow. Some report that more than 89% of teenagers are affected,
and the condition frequently continues into adulthood. Aside from scarring, its
main effects are psychological, such as reduced self-esteem and, according to at least one study, depression. Early treatment is really important
to lessen the overall impact to individuals. There is a tight connection between
diet and acne formation; dietary factors can trigger and aggravate existing acne.
Avoiding the wrong foods such as milk, sugar and hydrogenated oils, and eating
cleansing and hormonal balancing foods such as green leafy vegetables and essential
fatty acids, can help. It appears that food intolerance can also play a part and
many different food types are implicated.
Acne symptoms can be linked to food intolerance
The problem with attempting any dietary modification is that first you need to
know what to change. Currently the best accepted method for confirming food sensitivities
is by elimination diet. This involves eating a restricted diet for several weeks.
If there is no reduction in the frequency or intensity of the attacks during this
time, it is assumed that the food type that has been restricted is not the problem
and the process is repeated with another food type. This method is very time consuming,
and because it is impossible to test all the different combinations of food types
that may be causing the problems, it is a very ineffective process.
One approach that can be used to identify the food types triggering acne in an
individual is a blood test that measures food-specific IgG antibodies. A recent
study that surveyed 40 acne sufferers showed that 87% benefitted in terms of the
condition of their skin if they removed the foods from their diet that showed
a positive reaction in the blood test[i]. The test used in the study is the YorkTest FoodScan, it only requires a few
drops of blood from a finger prick that can be collected in the comfort of your
own home.
For many years YorkTest have seen that people want to help find relief from their
chronic conditions have also found that they normalise their weight and shape
as a side benefit of changing their diet in response to the FoodScan food-specific
IgG food intolerance test.
We know that there are other factors that contribute to weight loss apart from
food intolerance, however, it is clear that food intolerance, together with food
input, and energy output, all contribute to energy balance in the body. The regulation
of food intake in the body is a very complex process, which involves biochemical
signals from many sources including the brain, gastrointestinal tract, fat stores
and the pancreas.
Do you think you may suffer from food intolerance?
Taking a First Step Food Intolerance Test enables you to eliminate uncertainty
and confirm whether you have food intolerance through a ‘positive’ or ‘negative’
test result. This way you can check if you have a food intolerance before taking
the Second Step FoodScan 113 which is the comprehensive service that identifies
the specific foods you are intolerant to.
Need further information?
Please call our food intolerance specialists on 0800 074 6185 who will be happy
to provide you with free, confidential expert advice and guidance on the First
Step food intolerance test. Alternatively click here for further information or buy now at a reduced special offer price of £9.99 (usually £19.99).
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