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Acne is a skin complaint characterized by red, inflamed spots that is most common in teenagers. Hormonal changes at puberty increase the output of the oil-producing (sebaceous) glands in your skin. When these glands produce too much sebum, the pores become blocked and prone to infection. High-fat "fast food" and anxiety are thought to make the condition worse. A good diet and skin hygiene are essential for improving skin health. Recommended Vitamins:

Vitamin A is vital for health skin and boosts the immune system to fight infection (5,000 Ð 10,000 IU daily)

Vitamin B-3 reduces inflammation

Vitamin B-6 helps regulate sex hormones

Pantothenic acid stimulates cell growth and promotes wound healing

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps clean out the system (500 Ð 1,000 mg with 500 of bioflavanoids daily)

Vitamin E helps skin heal and reduces scar formation (400 Ð 400 IU daily) Recommended Minerals:

Chromium: 200 Ð 600 mg daily

Copper: 2 mg daily

Selenium is an antioxidant that makes glutathione peroxidase, an enzyme that protects your body from damage by free radicals (100 Ð 200 mcg daily)

Zinc reduces inflammation and detoxifies the body (15 mg of elemental zinc once or twice a daily) Recommended Nutrients:

Omega-6 oils; evening primrose oil and flaxseed oil reduces skin inflammation and balances hormones

Acidophilus restores friendly intestinal bacteria destroyed if taking antibiotics to treat acne

Burdock

Echinacea

English Walnut

Evening Primrose Oil

Flaxseed Oil

Fragrant Valerian

Goldenseal

Kidney Bean

Wild Strawberry Foods to Choose:

Fresh fruit and vegetables

Oysters

Whole grains

Peanuts

Sunflower seeds

Eggs

Chicken

Yogurt with live cultures Foods to Avoid:

Fried foods and high-fat foods (like junk food) create free radicals, which can aggravate acne

Processed foods are usually high in iodized salt, which irritates skin pores and can cause acne flare-ups

Refined carbohydrates

Sugar, affeine, and chocolate

The information obtained for this website was partially gathered from the book, Vitamins & Minerals, written by Sara Rose and published by Hamlyn in 2003. Other sources for this website were gathered from Reader's Digest The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs: The A-Z guide to enhancing your health and treating illness with nutritional supplements. Along with these two resource guides, material has been found in The Doctor's Complete Guide To Vitamins and Minerals, written by Mary Dan Eades, MD. Another resource for this website was The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines, written by Charles W. Fetrow, PharmD and Juan R. Avila, PharmD. Along with these is a book written by Earl Meindell, RPh, PhD, Recipes for Healthy Living Dr. Earl MeindellÕs Natural Remedies For 101 Ailments. Plus, the Alternative Health Dictionary. Viable Herbal Solutions website was a great help as well with this information.

The material you find should not be considered a replacement for professional medical treatment. A medical practitioner should be consulted in all matters related to health. While the advice and information are believed to be accurate and true at the time of gathering them, neither the authors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions.

This document is provided for information only; it is not intended to diagnose symptoms, prescribe treatment, or to substitute for consultation with a physician. While we have made every effort to ensure that this information is accurate and extensive, only your doctor can tell you if a medication, or drug combination, is safe for you.