Effect of the Glycemic Index of Carbohydrates on Acne vulgaris

Effect of the Glycemic Index of Carbohydrates on Acne vulgaris

Acne vulgaris may be improved by dietary factors that increase insulin sensitivity. We hypothesized that a low-glycemic index diet would improve facial acne severity and insulin sensitivity. Fifty-eight adolescent males (mean age ± standard deviation 16.5 ± 1.0 y and body mass index 23.1 ± 3.5 kg/m2...

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Main Authors: Jennie C. Brand-Miller, Peter Petocz, Karola S. Stockmann, Fiona S. Atkinson, James Y. J. Choi, Stephen Lee, Rebecca C. Reynolds
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
glycemic index
carbohydrate
diet
acne vulgaris
adolescent males
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/2/10/1060/

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