Diet and Rosacea Symptoms

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The National Rosacea Society is asking rosacea sufferers to fill out a questionnaire on the effects of diet on rosacea symptoms. You can fill it out and mail it or email it to them by October. (survey)

A lot of people with acne rosacea have had good results by modifying their diets. Wholehealthmd.com has a good article on food and vitamins that may help reduce the symptoms of rosacea.

An excerpt:

In managing rosacea, omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial because they reduce inflammation and help regulate nutrients in cells. Omega-3 fatty acids are also an essential ingredient in producing prostaglandins, hormone like substances that stimulate contraction of blood vessels.

Read the full article.

Food has a huge impact on our overall skin health, whether we are dealing with rosacea, acne, dry skin, aging skin, or other problems. We'll be doing a series of posts about the link between food and healthy skin in the coming weeks.

Posted by Rachel W. on September 19, 2005 6:42 AM | DIGG | del.icio.us | furl