QAR reveals high glycemic indexed foods often produce acidity that results in acne breakouts
Atlanta, Georgia, 11/16/2007 – The department of research writing at QAR reports that foods having high glycemic indexes produce acidity that result in acne breakouts. The term high glycemic index refers to numerical index of carbohydrates rich foods that increase average blood sugar level after they have eaten.
The higher the glycemic index of any food, the more acidic it will be. The acidity in your blood triggers sebaceous glands to produce more sebum. The excessive production of sebum clogs hair follicles while continuous production exerts pressure on hair follicles.
Therefore, continuous production of excessive sebum results in bumps called blackheads, whiteheads depending upon the severity.
Milk, meats, refined carbohydrates, ice cream, chocolate, coffee, tee and sugar all possess high glycemic index.
On the other hand, foods such as fruits and vegetables are somewhat alkaline in nature and produce less acidity as compare to acidic foods.
Foods having pH 6 are acidic while foods having pH having 7 to 14 are alkaline. The foods having pH 10 to 14 are more favorable for acne sufferers or who want upcoming acne breakouts.
