Research shows that adopting the Mediterranean diet and supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids significantly lowers acne severity and enhances life quality. The study highlights the need for integrating dietary management with traditional acne treatments and calls for more detailed studies to refine dietary recommendations. A study highlighted that a Mediterranean diet combined with omega-3 supplements could effectively reduce acne lesions and improve quality of life, suggesting dietary adjustments as a useful adjunct to conventional acne therapies.
New research found that following the Mediterranean diet and taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements led to significant reductions in inflammatory and non-inflammatory skin lesions, as well as improved quality of life. The study, which included 60 individuals with mild to moderate acne, was published today (July 10) in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology . At the beginning of the study, a striking 98.
3% of participants were found to have deficiencies in omega-3 fatty acids. Those who achieved the targeted levels of omega-3s during the study experienced a significant reduction in acne severity. “Lifestyle interventions, including dietary recommendations, should not be considered in opposition to prescription medications, but rather as a valuable adjunct to any modern acne treatment plan,” said corresponding author Anne Guertler, MD, of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, in Germany.
“Future studies should build on the f.