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Low Sugar Diet and Black Currant Oil Cleared Complexion

Q. I just read the column on milk of magnesia for teen acne. I am allergic to benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid products so I tried black currant oil capsules for my menopausal acne. They cleared my skin up quickly.
With this essential fatty acid, my skin looks great without the use of harsh chemicals. If black currant oil capsules worked for me, they might work for anyone with an acne problem related to hormone and diet. I also cut way down on sugar, white flour, white rice and pasta after reading about the negative effects sugar has on the skin and the body.

A. Your dietary approach makes great sense. People who eat very few refined carbohydrates (sugar, white flour, white rice and pasta) do not experience rapid elevations in blood sugar. When glucose rises quickly it stimulates insulin release, which in turn may affect other growth factors and hormonal changes that increase the risk for skin blemishes (Archives of Dermatology, Dec., 2002). Black currant seed oil is rich in gamma-linolenic acid, which has anti-inflammatory activity.

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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