Nutritional Supplements For Acne

Many of people suffer from acne and even though it is not life threatening it can be very traumatic. Acne usually comes on during adolescents when kids can be very mean, but it can also come on during adulthood which can be very embarrassing.

There are many things that can be done to help prevent and clear up acne. One way is with nutritional supplements which provide your body with the nutrients it is lacking.

Individual Supplements That Can Help

Nutritional supplements can decrease inflammation and infections while nourishing the skin. It is important to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, but if you do not get enough it is important to take a multi-vitamin supplement.

Other supplements that can help with acne are Vitamin A which is necessary for skin healing. Zinc helps to heal the tissue and prevent scarring and helps the body resist infection as well as inflammation.

One Supplement That Does It All

Progressive Health does have a nutritional supplement called Actimine which can help clear skin and prevent future breakouts. Actimine's synergistic formula has been designed to support your existing treatment program.

The ingredients included in Actimine fuel your body with key nutrients that allow the skin to normalize, while promoting a decrease of sebum (oil) production and inflammation. The ingredients in Actimine include:

• Vitamin A- Vitamin A has been shown to reduce sebum production and the buildup of keratin in the follicle. Vitamin A is more effective when used in conjunction with Vitamin E and Zinc.
• Selenium and Vitamin E- When there is a Vitamin E deficiency in your body, your levels of Vitamin A will stay low, no matter how much you are supplementing into your diet. When Vitamin E is restored to the diet, Vitamin A levels normalize- this is why it is important to use these vitamins in combination.
  
  Vitamin E is important for its interactions with Selenium, which is an important antioxidant trace mineral. Selenium has been shown to have a function in the enzyme glutathione perozidase. This enzyme plays a crucial role in preventing acne inflammation. Those who experience acne usually have low levels of glutathione perozidase. After supplementing Vitamin E and Selenium into your diet, acne can be significantly diminished.
• Zinc- Zinc is a very important nutrient for the health of the skin. Zinc is involved in the proper metabolism of testosterone. When zinc levels are low, there is an increase in the conversion of testosterone to DHT.
  
  It is known that DHT stimulates the manufacture of sebum and keratin which are primary factors in causing acne. Only certain forms of zinc have proven to be effective. These include effervescent zinc and zinc gluconate.
• Methylsulfonyl Methane- Has been shown to improve the permeability of cell walls which allows nutrients to flow in and out of cells with ease. This helps deliver nutrients to the cells and dispose of wastes.
• Gum Guggul Ext.- Studies have shown that Guggul Ext can effectively help with nodulocyctic acne. A study with 20 patients showed that Guggul is more effective that Tetracycline.

To find out more about Actimine and it's benefits click here.