Nutrients for Acne Prone Skin

When you suffer from acne, it's often your gut telling you something is wrong. This post isn't a fix-all solution, but increasing the following nutrients to your diet could be beneficial if you suffer from acne. When in doubt, always consult with a professional acne expert if you just can't figure it out.

Omega 3s and 9s - Omega 3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory and and regulate sebum production. Omega 9s are also anti-inflammatory, while decreasing insulin resistance and increasing metabolism.

Zinc - Zinc assists in balancing horomones, is an anti-oxidiant, and is also anti-inflammatory.

Vitamin A - Acne patients are commonly low in this nutrient. Vitamin A works by regulating a hormone-like substance that controls oil production.

Vitamin E - Vitamin E is an anti-oxidant and also anti-inflammatory.

Selenium - Another nutrient that many acne patients can be low in. A powerful anti-oxidant, and supports thyroid function

Niacin (vitamin B3) - It is an anti-inflammatory and supports cell function.

For a better understanding of acne and gut function, I highly recommend the book It's Not Just Acne by Dr. Shayna E. Peter, which was my primary source for this blog post.

Thanks for reading!