Acne
is often considered to be an adolescent
problem as the vast majority of teenagers
suffer, to some degree, from the
condition. Usually, acne has cleared up by
a person's mid-twenties. This isn't always
the case, however, and adult acne plagues
some people throughout their lives
unless they seek treatment. Diets high in
salt, fats, and animal products are
contributing factors. Genetics,
hormonal imbalance, industrial pollutants,
allergies and stress can also make the
condition worse.2
Although
experts agree that cleaning up your diet
and ensuring you have adequate levels of
the basic nutrients can help with skin
disorders, there are a few strong studies
which show friendly bacteria (probiotics)
greatly help this condition. In a
West German study involving 23 atopic
eczema patients and nine healthy controls,
participants who took friendly bacteria
such as acidophilus showed "clear cut
changes toward normal ranges".3 Distinct
clinical improvement was recorded in a
majority of patients. Reasons
given for this improvement included the
fact that toxins and foods, which are not
processed completely, sometimes end up
getting eliminated through the skin as
acne or eczema. When intestinal
friendly flora is compromised due to
lifestyle abuses, the body will build up
these undigested toxins which, in turn,
show up as digestive and skin disorders. Reading
the section under digestion will further
help you understand the powerful benefits
probiotics and enzymes provide as well as
their ability to help alleviate conditions
such as acne. The
Greatest Vitamin in the World contains
the most researched and stabilized form of
friendly bacteria available. Check
out the Probiotic section, as well as the
patent on the label.