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What foods cause clearer skin?

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Omega-3 fish, leafy greens, berries, zinc-rich foods. Minimise sugar and dairy.
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Skin is a reflection of internal health. The most evidence-backed foods for clear skin:

Omega-3 sources: salmon, sardines, walnuts, flaxseeds. Reduce skin inflammation. Aim for fatty fish 3x weekly.

Leafy greens: spinach, kale, rocket. High Vitamin A precursors and antioxidants.

Zinc foods: pumpkin seeds, oysters, beef. Zinc deficiency strongly linked to acne. Daily zinc supplementation (15-30mg) often helps.

Vitamin C: bell peppers, citrus, berries. Required for collagen formation and skin repair.

Probiotic foods: kefir, yoghurt (if not dairy-sensitive), sauerkraut, kimchi. Gut-skin axis is real.

Green tea: 2-3 cups daily reduces inflammatory acne markers.

Water: 2-3L daily — skin needs hydration for elasticity and detoxification.

Foods to minimise: sugar (drives inflammation and insulin), refined carbs, dairy for some, fried foods, alcohol, high-glycemic foods.

See changes in: 6-8 weeks. Skin cell turnover is 28 days — give it 2 cycles to evaluate.

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