What vitamins help reduce acne?!


Question: and how much would you need to take?


Answers: and how much would you need to take?

1. Intake of Vitamin A, C, and E. Vitamin E is a natural antioxidant that would help the body get rid of unwanted free radicals. Free radicals are foreign particles that result from exposure to air pollution, peroxides and radiation. A better alternative is alpha-tocopheral which is a potent form of Vitamin E. Vitamins A and C, on the other hand, help regenerate skin cells. These combines would allow your acne scars to heal faster. These vitamins can be derived from their natural sources, or from widely-available supplements.

2. Intake of collagen supplements. Collagen supplements stimulate the body's production of collagen. Collagen is an insoluble fibrous protein that expedites the repair of dead tissues and skin cells. As with the vitamins enumerated above, collagen would also help your acne scars heal at a faster rate. Collagen supplements come in ointments, or through laser technology using soft, red light.

You can have a daily consumption of these vitamins and supplements. Best still, you can also seek the opinion of a prescription specialist!

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Try vitamin C, E, zinc and selenium
Follow the dosage amount on the bottle.

E, visit a dermatologist

Vitamin A was what doctors used to prescribe for acne before pharmaceutical companies came out with acne drugs. Standard dose is 10,000IU daily.

Vitamins A, C and E and selenium as well as zinc. Suitable amounts you could take per day would be Vitamin A up to 5,000 IU, Vitamin C up to 2 gm (2,000 mg), vitamin E up to 500 IU, selenium up to 100 mcg and zinc up to 50 mg. Even half those amounts or even less would help.

Vitex, take 160 mg of a standardized extract or 40 drops of the tincture daily. It is an excellent hormone balancer to reduce acne formation and is effective for men and women. Use this super supplement or a hormone balancing herb formula for at least 6 weeks. If you see an improvement, continue with the same dose as long as it remains effective.
Essential Fatty Acids, Take 1-2 tbsp of flaxseed oil or 3-5 grams of fish oil daily. Formulations that contain flaxseeds, fish or a mixture of omega-3,6,9 fatty acids are helpful for acne and reduce skin inflammation. It may take up to 8 weeks for improvements to be noticed.
Zinc, take 50 mg twice daily with meals for 3 months,and then reduce the dosage to 50 mg daily for long term supplementation. It should be taken in conjunction with copper(3-5 mg).
Burdock root, take 300-500 mg of the capsule form, 30 drops of tincture or 1 cup of tea 3 times daily. It works as a blood purifier, and it improves elimination. It also has hormone-balancing properties. Take it for a minimum of 8 weeks.
Tea Tree Oil. Apply a solution by dabbing it onto blemishes twice daily. A 5 % solution of Tea Tree Oil in diluted water acts similarly to benoyl peroxide but without the drying side effects. Since it is quite potent, test the solution on a small area of your skin first.
Vitamin A is helpful for the skin and has been shown in studies to reduce sebum production and keratin production. Take 5,000 IU to 10,000 IU or higher daily. The problem with Vit A is that high doages are needed to be effective for acne, and these may cause side effects. A way around this problem is to use a lower dosage, along with other nutrients that work synergistically for skin health, such as selenium, vit e and zinc.
Saw Palmetto blocks excessive DHT of the sebaceous glands and is effective for both sexes. Take 160 mg or 30 drops of tincture twice daily.
Dandelion root supports the liver, which may be over taxed with toxins. This herb is also a gentle laxative and can facilitate waste removal. Take 300-500 mg of the capsule form, 30 drops of tincture, or 1 cup of the tea 3 times daily.
Milk Thistle also supports liver detoxification. Take 200-250 mg twice a day.
Vitmain e complex enhances the beneficial effects of selenium and Vit A. Tke 400-800 Iu of mixed vit e complex with tocopherols and tocotrienols.
Chromium helps with blood sugar regulation, which can be an important factor with acne. Take 200-400 mcg daily
Oregano oil destroys yeast over growth associated with acne formation. Take 500 mg twice daily or use the liquid form.
Colloidal silver has an antimicrobial action. Dab it onto pimples twice a day.
Super green foods, such as chlorella, spirulina,or blends of green foods, support skin healing and detoxification. Take as directed on the container.
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