{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62763a6c06c28400123318bf/67101e0d488fde85590aa82e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dairy & Acne: Why this delicious food group may be causing your flare ups","description":"<p>In this episode we explore how dairy products, especially casein, impact skin health. Dive deep into the science behind the connection between dairy consumption and acne. Learn how casein—a protein found in milk—triggers the production of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), leading to increased sebum production, inflammation, and breakouts. We'll also discuss other components in dairy that can exacerbate skin conditions and offer alternatives to casein-rich products, such as almond milk and coconut-based yogurts.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>**Scientific References:**</p><p>1. Agamia, N., et al. \"Impact of Diet and Nutrition in Patients with Acne Vulgaris.\" *Nutrients*, 2020. <a href=\"https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/10/1476\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[Link to article]</a></p><p>2. Melnik, B.C. \"Milk consumption: Aggravating factor of acne and promoter of chronic diseases of Western societies.\" *Journal of Translational Medicine*, 2015. <a href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19243483/#:~:text=The%20epidemic%20incidence%20of%20adolescent,increased%20IGF%2D1%2Dstimulation.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[Link to article]</a></p><p>3. Burris, J., et al. \"Effects of Diet on Acne and Its Response to Treatment.\" *American Journal of Clinical Dermatology*, 2021. <a href=\"https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40257-020-00542-y\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[Link to article]&nbsp;</a></p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to subscribe for more skin health tips, and leave a review!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Chloe Wilkinson BHSc."}