Acne and Vitamin Supplements

Because of the huge numbers of acne sufferers in the world no wonder why people are always looking for a cure. 

Yes, there are some known connections between hormones and acne and how to prevent it? but it still carries a mystery about what else can actually cause it.  Even the scientific community agrees to disagree that the jury is still out on whether acne is affected by diet. 

Heretofore that has been the consensus.  The basis for the argument is an oily complexion creates acne and that the reason for that oily complexion is a diet high in fat.

There is no basis nowadays that shows any link in between acne and lipids or fat.  Science says that extra oil secretion does not exist; and what cause that result are bacteria growing in a pore clogged with sebum.  We've listened to western medicine tout no link between acne and diet!

Then in the 90's a new study started it all over again now saying that diet does cause acne.

This study states that the body does not have enough Coenzyme A that breaks down fatty acids to create sebum and that this is why acne exists.  They believe this is the  most required enzyme the body needs.  Fatty acids broken down by this enzyme as well as it synthesizing sex hormones.}

Vitamin B5 is the only part of this enzyme the body doesn't produce.  So no B5 = no Coenzyme-A or vice versa or at least shortage of them.  A shortage of Coenzyme-A will not break down fatty acids it will synthesize sex hormones.

Pretty obvious, huh?  More fatty acids = more sebum = more acne.}

100 people were involved in a study.  Each used a B5 topical cream of 20% by weight and took 10 grams or more of pantothenic acid (B5) per day.  Many people noted a reduction in acne within 2-3 days and sebum production was reduced.  A higher dose of B5 was prescribed for those who
had more severe acne 15-20 grams per day), |and treatment prolonged up to six months to see the effect.}

While the study doesn't prove definitively that acne is reduced or prevented, if you are looking for a more natural approach it might be something to try.

Discuss the possibility of a B5 treatment plan with your physician before trying it.
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