SALT AND ACNE

Dermatologists stress that diet is not what causes acne, no matter what some diets and teen magazines may say.  Hormones are most often responsible for cases of acne. However, the doctors also stress there is an exception to that fact and that is kelp.  Kelp is a seaweed and is sold as a dietary supplement or as a salt substitute.  It can actually cause severe cystic acne.  Likewise, iodized salt can cause an acne flare-up.  If you have problems with acne, you should probably stay away from kelp and cut back on your salt intake.

FOODS TO EAT AND AVOID IF YOU HAVE ACNE

If you suffer from acne, there are things you should eat plenty of and things you should avoid.  While most of the things teenagers are told will cause acne are just mistaken folklore, anyone with serious acne problems should avoid any supplements containing kelp and cut back on salt.  Unless taken under a doctor's supervision, high doses of B vitamins should also be avoided.  Stick with a healthy diet that includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, cereals, lean meat, poultry, and fish.

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