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DAIRY AND ACNE:

Acne is widespread, affecting 85% of teens and 50% of young adults. Adult women increasingly seek treatment for it.

What is Acne?

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.

Why Does Dairy Cause Acne?

Milk and dairy may worsen acne by triggering hormonal changes that increase sebum production and inflammation.

Dairy contains a myriad of acne-causing hormones

Dairy milk is rich in growth and sex hormones, as it's designed to nourish a growing calf, containing over 60 different hormones.

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Dairy products are commonly packed full of sugar

Processed dairy items like ice cream contain added sugar, leading to a high glycemic index, spiking blood sugar levels rapidly.

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Dairy Milk has a High Insulin Index Comparable to High GI Food

While many dairy products have a high glycemic index, regular dairy milk has a naturally low glycaemic index of around 15-30.

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Dairy promotes inflammation

Dairy triggers inflammation in acne by elevating insulin and IGF-1 levels, activating MTorc1 protein, leading to inflammatory cytokine activation.

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Most studies support dairy's role in acne, though unanswered questions remain. Dairy affects hormones, known to cause acne.