Food Allergies And Acne - Dieting Tips For Clearer Skin

Gluten is a protein found in many grains such as wheat, barley and rye. Some individuals can experience a strong allergic reaction to ingested gluten and as a result they are forced to live a gluten free lifestyle. Other common allergenic foods are dairy, peanuts, eggs and soy. This article looks at the relationship between food allergies and acne.

An extreme allergic reaction is at one end of a food sensitivity spectrum. It is thought that many individuals experience a less extreme reaction to some ingested foods. This less extreme sensitivity is still harmful, but is much harder to spot or diagnose.

Food sensitivity may be a contributing factor in many chronic and difficult to treat conditions in the human body. Acne, migraines, lethargy and poor concentration have all been attributed to food sensitivities. Food sensitivity is especially difficult to diagnose due to the fact that two people may exhibit completely different reactions to ingested foods that they are sensitive to. One may develop a migraine, the other may experience an acne outbreak.

How does food sensitivity cause acne? How are food allergy and acne related? Food allergy causes damage to the small intestine which then leads to other proteins being absorbed before they have been properly broken down. The immune system thinks it is under attack by these unexpected proteins and releases histamine in response. Histamine causes inflammation which, in turn, can cause acne breakouts.

Gluten, for example, is found in so many places. This ranges from the obvious (bread, pasta, biscuits and cake) to the less obvious (soy sauce, semolina, beer and some cosmetics and medicines). Going gluten free can seem a daunting prospect, but the health benefits often far outweigh the inconvenience.

Gluten could well be the most common food sensitivity out there. Are you having trouble shifting your acne? Food allergies and acne can go hand in hand to mess up your skin. Why not try a diet free from common food allergens for a few weeks and see it your skin clears up?

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About the Author:
Jake Winley is a celiac and has been gluten free for 8 years. As a recent convert to sugar and dairy free living, he is keen to spread the word on the energizing effect it has had on him.

Do you suffer from hidden food allergies? Find out how you can still eat a varied diet whilst increasing your energy, boosting your immune system and shedding unwanted pounds at http://www.GlutenDairySugarFree.info

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