Acne is exacerbated by the omega-6. It is the conclusion drawn after studies conducted worldwide and which establishes the relationship between these fatty acids and acne. The mechanism is very simple, but it is a clear relation.
Omega-6 enemy of the acne
Studies have shown that omega-6 containing some enzymes in the skin inflammatory role. It seems that the same components aggravate asthma, can cause blockage of arteries and even breast cancer. A 2006 study on acne made the connection between enzymes and inflammation in the sebaceous gland. Enzymes convert arachidonic acid (omega-6) into leukotrienes, those responsible for inflammation (leukotrienes B4). For example, inhibition of leukotrienes in the treatment for asthma (a woman of 40 years in 2005) had the secondary effect of improving acne. Once stopped, the acne returned.
Omega-3 vs. omega-6
In dietary omega-3 and omega-6 compete among themselves for "a cell". Most abundant win this place. For example, in the American diet, omega-6 level is several times greater than omega-3. Omega-6 is found in most unsaturated fats that ingested oils, salad dressings, mayonnaise, processed foods. Omega-3 fat is found in fish. It seems that our ancestors ate much more moderate balance between omega 3 and omega-6 and it was better. They didn't suffered from acne or heart attacks.
Conclusion: fewer products that contain more omega-6 containing omega-3 and you get rid of acne.
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