Diet – Part 10 Of 12 Of The One Skin Series

Diet – Part 10 Of 12 Of The One Skin Series

Diet – Part 10 Of 12 Of The One Skin Series

One Skin March SpecialIt’s no secret that any teenager who eats a candy bar will almost immediately develop acne.

  • But did you know—
    • Diabetes is associated with increased skin infections, slow healing wounds and skin breakdown.
    • Increased sugar in the blood results in glycation, causing attachment of sugar molecules to collagen.
  • Glycation is responsible for:
    • Increased inflammation
    • Increased oxidative stress
    • Blood vessel dysfunction
    • All three accelerate the mechanisms of skin aging.
  • Metabolic Syndrome (pre-diabetes) is at risk for:
    • psoriasis
    • alopecia (hair loss)
    • acne
    • rosacea
  • Chronic alcohol is known to cause flushing and telangiectasias (enlarged blood vessels) to the face