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The Chocolate and Acne Myth
The fact that consuming chocolate causes acne is a myth that
has been around for years. Doctors and scientists after considerable
research
have refuted the old myth that chocolate causes acne. Why
is that?
A chocolate candy bar is innocent, but is blamed regularly. Other foods
that are blamed include pizza, potato chips and dairy products. No foods
have been proven to cause acne. If a person maintains a healthy diet
and consumes healthy vegetables and fruits, acne can be prevented.
Overactive oil glands, heredity, dead skin cells that lodge in skin
pores, and hormonal
changes are what cause acne. Rest assured though, it can be completely
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here to read about it'). Androgen (a hormone) production is at
its highest during the teenage years, which stimulates sebaceous glands
to enlarge and make more sebum. Outbreaks of pimples and
blackheads can become
a traumatic event for young boys and girls.
As teens produce more androgen, the sebaceous
glands enlarge.
In recent studies, scientists have demonstrated the possibility of
regulating hormones as
a significant reduction element of acne, although this could have
negative side effects.
Teenagers are not the only ones with acne. Women who are pregnant or
in their 40s can have outbreaks, but by the time a person is 50 it usually
has run its course.
During the teenage years, boys are more susceptible to stronger breakouts
than girls, but when they reach around 40, the women take the lead in
numbers of flare-ups.
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Chocolate has been blamed for many ailments including acne,
tooth decay, obesity, and lacking of food value. It has also
been known to have an anti-depressant effect, cause hypertension
and even have an aphrodisiac effect.
We know that chocolate is basically harmless unless, like everything
else, it is over-consumed. Chocolate has been found not to cause nor
aggravate outbreaks of acne. These results are backed up by further
research that shows acne in no way is affected by chocolate.
Recent scientific studies have suggested chocolate boosts the serotonin
in the brain that produces a calming effect and stability. Stress
has been identified as a cause of acne. If chocolate stimulates the
serotonin and calms the nerves, then chocolate could ironically be
found to assist in acne restraint.
Chocolate lovers will be pleased to know that nutritionists believe
chocolate plays a nutritional role in a balanced diet. The facts are
that chocolate carries about one-third of an adult’s daily requirement
of antioxidants.
Food in and of itself is not responsible for acne. There
are, however, other elements that cause acne. The first being
heredity, hormones,
skin type, cosmetics and the environment.
If however, upon eating something there is an outbreak of
zits the
next day, it is advisable to stay away from that food for
a while. Much research suggests that foods do not cause acne,
but it has not been proven as fact. If on eating the same
food again after a few days the result is an outbreak, the
chances are it is an allergic reaction rather than an outbreak
of acne.
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