Did you know that the answer to acne may be that you are neglecting your gut health? Science has found that our face is the best reflection of our health and a healthy gut is the key to skin free of acne, blemishes and other impurities. The skin is the largest organ of the body and some skin problems are directly related to our inner health, especially the gut.
Solutions for Acne
Recent studies have found a close relationship between the gut and the skin, with acne and discoloration on the face being one of the signs of intestinal problems, dysbiosis and toxin accumulation. When harmful bacteria proliferate in the intestinal flora compared to beneficial bacteria, it increases the risk of intestinal infections and food assimilation problems. Cleansing the intestinal tract and eliminating accumulated toxins is the first step in getting rid of acne.
The relationship between the gut and the skin
The fact that over 45% of rosacea patients have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth demonstrates the relationship established between the gut and the skin. Gut problems can also increase the tendency to develop other problems such as eczema or psoriasis. A recent study (“Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in rosacea: clinical effects of its eradication”) found that bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine (abbreviated as SIBO) leads to uncontrolled proliferation of bacteria in the small intestine and is ten times more common in acne patients than in healthy individuals.
Other studies have investigated the relationship between intestinal inflammation, stress and the appearance of changes in the epidermis (outer layer) of the skin. The infection worsens as the skin stops producing antimicrobial peptides.
When combined with an imbalance in the intestinal flora, the so-called substance P, a neuropeptide that directly affects the skin, is released.
Improving the health of the intestine and the skin
If the cause of skin problems lies in the health of the gut, then there are a number of tips that should be put into practice. Tips including diet and naturopathic reviews.
Increase water intake to improve hydration in the body and to promote the elimination of debris and dead cells that accumulate in the outer layer of the skin.
The color of urine is a good indicator of health and the body’s water level. If our body is well hydrated, it will be pale yellow in color.
Regular physical activity helps with sweating and eliminating toxins, as well as improving overall health and promoting intestinal transport.
Getting a good night’s sleep helps regenerate skin and avoid stress, which is a source of toxin accumulation.
Gut-healthy foods
Adding raw foods, fermented foods and probiotics helps restore the balance of bacteria in the gut. Among the foods that improve intestinal health.
Sauerkraut and kimchi (fermented vegetables are excellent probiotics)
Kaifir (fermented milk and high in probiotics)
Coconut oil (fermented milk and high in probiotics)
Bone broth (provides collagen for the skin and intestines)
Fermented cod liver oil (source of vitamins A, D and K and omega 3 fatty acids)
Swedish bitters (herbal tonic)
Liver (provides vitamin B5, zinc and pantothenic acid)
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