We've all heard about the mind-body connection—you know, how you can supposedly get over cold symptoms by thinking that you're not sick anymore. Recent research, however, shows that there is also a connection between the gut—your intestinal tract—and your skin. That's right: a malfunctioning digestive system might be the culprit behind those acne flare-ups.
A condition known as the "leaky gut" (or in biologically accurate terms, "intestinal permeability") has been correlated with bad skin. Additionally, intestinal inflammation and stress (hello finals week!) contribute to skin redness and irritation. Who needs a GI specialist to tell you that your gut is out-of-whack when you have the evidence plastered all over your face?
But there is something to be said for the connection between the skin and the digestive tract. Ever wonder why so many health experts recommend consuming probiotics? It's precisely because of this connection that probiotics are so effective in promoting skin health. While you can find probiotics naturally in many foods—like yogurt—you won't find them in non-fermented dairy. Sorry, but that mint-chocolate-chip ice-cream cone isn't going to help your acne.
No comments:
Post a Comment