Acne is widespread, affecting 85% of teens and 50% of young adults. Adult women increasingly seek treatment for it.
Inflammatory skin condition characterized by the formation of pimples (whiteheads, blackheads, nodules) in areas rich in sebaceous glands, such as the face, back, and chest.
Milk and dairy may worsen acne by triggering hormonal changes that increase sebum production and inflammation.
Dairy milk is rich in growth and sex hormones, as it's designed to nourish a growing calf, containing over 60 different hormones.
Processed dairy items like ice cream contain added sugar, leading to a high glycemic index, spiking blood sugar levels rapidly.
While many dairy products have a high glycemic index, regular dairy milk has a naturally low glycaemic index of around 15-30.
Dairy triggers inflammation in acne by elevating insulin and IGF-1 levels, activating MTorc1 protein, leading to inflammatory cytokine activation.