Acne

Foods That May Help

Foods linked to Acne in the research literature.

• BarberriesImproves

  Source: How Not to Age

Risk Factors

Foods and compounds that may contribute to Acne.

• Dairy Milk

  Those who consume the most dairy have more than double the odds of developing acne

  Source: How Not to Age

• Branched-Chain Amino Acids

  Pimples are considered a visual manifestation of elevated mTOR activity; lower BCAA intake may explain why acne was rare/nonexistent in traditional Okinawan diet

  Source: How Not to Age

• mTOR

  Pimples are considered a visual manifestation of elevated mTOR activity

  Source: How Not to Age

• Dairy Milk

  Meta-analysis of observational studies shows dairy intake associated with acne development

  Source: How Not to Age

Recipes That May Help

• Blackberry-Mango Smoothie Bowls with Barberries
• Kale and Millet-Stuffed Bell Peppers
• Black Rice Pilaf with Edamame and Barberries
• Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Bulgur and White Beans

Sources

• How Not to Age
• The How Not to Age Cookbook