Food and Acne: What a Lower-Glycemic Trial Found
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A small randomized study in young men with acne found that acne lesion counts fell more after 12 weeks on a lower-glycemic-load diet than on the comparison diet. The groups also differed in weight change, making it harder to isolate the effect of the diet pattern.
What to try with food
A practical meal swap is to choose beans or lentils with vegetables instead of making a sweet drink and refined snack the main part of lunch. The study tested a dietary pattern, so it does not identify one food as a cure.
What to know about supplements
Supplements are often marketed for clear skin, but this particular trial tested food choices. If acne persists, a dermatologist can help you choose care suited to your skin.