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Mediterranean diet can reduce acne and improve overall skin health, shows study Credits: Social Media
By Chaitra Krishnamurthy

Mediterranean diet can reduce acne and improve overall skin health, shows study

By Chaitra Krishnamurthy

No amount of skincare products can treat your acne if you aren’t eating right. A new study shows that a lack of essential nutrients could be the reason for your breakouts.

Your overall appearance depends on your lifestyle and diet, even though Face Yoga expert claims certain exercises can make you look “better.” When it comes to skin health, it’s what you feed your body, say researchers.

Vegetables, fruit, olive oil and fish
Assortment of various food groups: proteins, fats, fruit, vegetables and carbohydrates.

Scientists find diet that helped reduce acne

The paper published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology reports a 16-week study on tweens – individuals aged 12 years and older – to understand the impact of diet on acne.

They made the participants eat a Mediterranean diet during the trial to determine if it impacted their skin health. By the end of the study, the scientists learned that the nutritious diet contributed to better skin.

The study states: “Acne severity improved significantly over the course of the study, with a reduction in the absolute number of noninflammatory and inflammatory lesions.”

They also found that acne patients were deficient in Omega-3 fatty acids. Throughout the study, they took oral supplements of algae-derived DHA/EPA with the plant-focused Mediterranean diet.

For the unversed, the Mediterranean diet encourages plant-based foods and healthy fats including omega-3 fatty acids. If you’re following the said diet, you will be eating many vegetables, fruits, beans, whole grains, extra virgin oil, and a lot of fish.

Omega-3 fatty acids are great for your brain

In addition to better-looking skin, healthy fat boosts your brain health. Although a balanced diet with the right amount of macronutrients and micronutrients is important for the overall development of the brain, Omega-3 fatty acids are believed to be especially beneficial for the organ.

Neurologist Dr. Reeta Achari explains on BBCs podcast The Food Chain that mitochondria  the powerhouse of the cells  derive energy from glycogen and Omega-3 fatty acids.

There are plenty of foods high in the healthy fat. Other than seafood, nuts, and plant oils are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids.