Low Glycemic Food is good for Acne.
Posted by Knowledge Guy in Health and Well-Being, tags: Acne, Acne Treatment, American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition, Blood Sugar Level, Carbohydrate Intake, Cause of Acne, Facial Acne, Foods With Low Glycemic Index, Glycemic Index Of Foods, Glycemic Load Diet, Health, Healthy Skin, High Carbohydrate, High Insulin, Insulin Controls, Insulin Level, Insulin Levels, Journal Of Clinical Nutrition, Low Glycemic Diet, Low Glycemic Food, Low Glycemic Index, Low Glycemic Load Diet, mens health, Randomised Controlled Trial, Rmit University, skin care, teen health, University In Melbourne Australia, women healthThe link between acne and diet is strong. The prevalence of acne, a distressing skin condition, is very high. On average it is as high as 79 to 85% in adolescents and 40 to 54% in people aged 25 and older. 12% of women and 3% men in their middle age have acne.
The true cause of acne is unknown. The distribution globally of acne raises the possibility that low carbohydrate intake is responsible for the lower incidence of acne in non-Western countries. The theory is that high carbohydrate intake causes raised Insulin level (Hyperinsulinemia). Insulinaemia affects growth factor and androgenic hormones. These hormones are implicated in acne.
A study conducted by Dr. Robin. N. Smith and colleagues used randomised low glycemic load diet and a control diet that was rich in carbohydrates. The low glycemic load diet had 45% energy from low glycemic Index carbohydrate and 25% from protein. Included in the study were 45 male adults between 15 and 24. The study was carried out at the RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. This is the first randomised controlled trial to examine the influence the effects of glycemic load has on acne. In the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition July Issue the published results showed that there was significant reduction of acne in the low glycemic diet group as compared to the group on carbohydrate rich food. So for acne, low Glycemic food is the Good Health Option.
In a press release, Dr Smith and his colleagues said, “Although we could not isolate the effect of the low glycemic load diet from that of weight loss, the findings support the hypothesis of a relationship between high insulin levels and acne.”
Foods with low Glycemic Index are rich in complex carbohydrates. Consequently, glucose is released slowly. If sugar is slowly released into the blood, the demand on Insulin is less. Insulin controls circulating blood sugar and affects growth and sex hormones.
To assess the Glycemic Index of foods, the blood sugar level is monitored after that food is eaten.
Low Glycemic Index (LGI): 55 and lower.
Medium Glycemic Index (MGI): 56 to 69.
High Glycemic Index (HGI): 70 +
Low Glycemic Index Food: Heavy Mixed Grain 45 Whole Wheat 49 Special K (UK) 54 Natural Muesli 40 Porridge 58 All-bran (UK) 30 Oat bran 50 Rolled Oats 51 Soya and Linseed 36 Wholegrain Pumpernickel 46 Tomatoes 15 Onions 10 Raw Carrots 16 Broccoli 10 Boiled Carrots 41 Frozen Green Peas 39 Frozen Sweet Corn 47 Cabbage 10 Mushrooms 10 Lettuce 10 Green Beans 15 Red Peppers 10 Chillies 10 Cauliflower 15
HGI (High Glycemic Index) Foods. Pretzels 83 Rice Cakes 87 Glutinous Rice 86 Short Grain White Rice 83 Tapioca 70 Scones 92 Fresh Mashed Potatoes 73 French Fries 75 Donuts 76 Instant Mashed Potatoes 80 Watermelon 80 Dates 103 Instant White Rice 87
So Reject white bread, burgers, and French fries and eat more beans and cereals to keep those zits away or under your control.
For good health, low stress and clear skin maintain a low glycemic diet.
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