A recent study by Dr Jerome Fisher has shown that there
may be a direct connection between consumption of milk and
some milk products and acne.
In a clinical study of 1,088 teenage patients over 10
years Dr. Fisher reported to the American Dermatological
Association that milk was a principal contributor to some
patients' acne. Dr. Fisher found that their acne tapered
off as their milk consumption was reduced.
Dairy products often contain large amounts of
butterfat
and milk sugar, both of which, he believed, aggravate
acne. He also suspected that the hormones produced
naturally in the milk of pregnant cows may break down into
androgen when consumed, which
stimulates the production of
sebum, the waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands
that clogs pores and creates acne when the pores become
infected.
Milk may also contain excessive amounts of
iodine, which can irritate pores,
bringing on acne flare-ups. Iodine gets into the milk
through the use of contaminated milking equipment and
medication given to the cows.
Another study listed what are believed to be the
biggest
offenders:
(more than other forms of milk)
Cottage Cheese
Cream Cheese
Instant Breakfast Drinks
If you choose to restrict milk intake, it is
recommended that you increase other calcium-rich foods
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