Supplements for Acne

If you have suffered from acne, you have probably suffered through many different treatments only to continue to have problems with sporadic breakouts.  You will be happy to read that you are not alone! Many individuals that suffer with acne have spent a majority of their lives looking for the cure-all for this devastating skin condition. Many individuals arsenals for acne are chalked full of creams, ointments, at home laser or light therapies, and make-up. All products created with the purpose and proposition that use of these products will clear up and prevent acne.

So why is it that despite all these products are people still experiencing breakouts and flare-ups of their acne? Well, sometimes, despite all the best efforts, you may still breakout occasionally. However, if you are the person who has tried everything under the sun to treat your acne on the outside without taking a look on what can help acne from the inside out; this article may be of benefit to you.

We have all heard that eating a well-balanced meal is the key to good health and great skin.  And if you are like me, you try to eat healthy for the majority of your meals. However, if I am honest with myself, I will note that I do not even come close to eating the amount of different foods recommended by the food pyramid. This is where supplements come in to play. Here are a few supplements recommended specifically for acne and are safe for both the teenager and adult suffering with acne:

Multi-Vitamin/Mineral daily:  This is something that should be incorporated into everyone’s daily health regimen. The important factor for those suffering acne is to avoid a multi- vitamin and mineral supplement that doesn’t contain iodine. Iodine has been shown to worsen acne. It is also important to note that if you are currently eating foods that are high in iodine (processed foods), this may be contributing to your acne.  Try cutting out processed foods that are high in iodine and see if that help clear your skin. 

Pantothenic Acid (B5):  This vitamin is important to many body functions and is known as the anti-stress vitamin because it supports the adrenal glands. Besides giving the adrenals what they need to produce hormones, Vitamin B-5, along with Vitamin C, helps cells metabolize fats and carbohydrates to release energy. This vitamin has also been noted to help prevent and treat some kinds of acne by decreasing sebum production. So if you’re an individual who has oily or combination skin, this supplement may help you keep your acne under control.   Taken along with Vitamin C can help strengthen skin and promote healing.

Vitamin E: Taking a Vitamin E supplement daily is a beneficial way to consume an important antioxidant that protects cells and tissues from damage by free radicals generated by chemicals and oxidized fats. It works best when taken with Vitamin C. The two vitamins form a team that can help the skin heal. These supplements have been found to help with acne and provide anti-aging benefits as well!  I have also found that a simple Vitamin E stick applied to healing acne helps the skin rejuvenate itself. 

Beta-carotene/Vitamin A:  This crucial vitamin is an important key in maintaining healthy skin and helps treat acne.  It also has been scientifically proven to be beneficial antioxidant that helps prevent cancer, maintain good eyesight, and is an active immune system enhancer to prevent other diseases as well.  Beta-carotene is a double Vitamin A molecule and must be converted to Vitamin A in your body. It is water-soluble, meaning that it dissolves in water. The body can eliminate what it doesn’t use, and thus it has less toxic potential than Vitamin A.

So if you are an individual who is still experiencing acne issues and have not taken into consideration taking supplements to help clear your skin, give these suggestions a try. A great, pharmaceutical grade, product to try that contains all of these Vitamins (doesn’t contain iodine) is Douglas Laboratories, CNCR-Support Formula in which you can purchase at LifeSpan Clinic. In addition to the supplements above, it contains nutritional support with a synergistic blend of phytofoods and special nutrients. Using pharmaceutical grade supplement makes sure you are getting the best ingredients and proper dosages. Getting supplement information from a practitioner who is knowledgeable in various supplement information and interactions is important especially if you are taking prescription medications.

Amanda Logan RN

LifeSpan Clinic

2000 Plymouth Rd

Suite 230

Minnetonka, MN 55305

Phone

952-546-5322