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The old saying — you are what you eat — holds a ton of truth when it comes to your skin.
"Gluten is an inflammatory food, and when we are exposed to inflammatory triggers on a regular basis, we can begin to experience irritations on our skin," explains Dr. Lipman. "Eczema, psoriasis, acne, and rashes are all signs of inflammation in the body, which is why in dealing with such skin irritations, we always recommend removing gluten as part of the healing protocol."
Gluten Can Cause Skin Inflammation
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The old saying — you are what you eat — holds a ton of truth when it comes to your skin.
"Gluten is an inflammatory food, and when we are exposed to inflammatory triggers on a regular basis, we can begin to experience irritations on our skin," explains Dr. Lipman. "Eczema, psoriasis, acne, and rashes are all signs of inflammation in the body, which is why in dealing with such skin irritations, we always recommend removing gluten as part of the healing protocol."
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Gluten Can Cause Premature Aging
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Those crows feet might be getting worse because of your daily turkey sandwich.
"Although the body is built to handle certain levels of oxidation, too much of it can be a bad thing, and can be a big contributor in premature aging," Dr. Lipman notes. "Inflammation causes additional oxidation in the body, and the health of our skin is a big indicator of such."
His suggestion is to incorporate antioxidant-rich foods and utilize good-quality skin care products. "Removing foods and other triggers that lead to oxidation, such as gluten, can be just as important," he adds.
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Gluten Can Cause a Leaky Gut
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"Leaky gut syndrome happens when your intestinal lining has become damaged as a result of inflammation or irritation, and gluten can be the cause of this by having a damaging effect on the gut wall," Dr. Lipman explains. "This is a problem because food particles and toxins from the gut are released into the bloodstream, triggering an inflammatory immune response, which often shows up on our skin in the form of skin rashes, hives, eczema, psoriasis, or breakouts."
Again, consuming foods that you may be sensitive to (like gluten) could be causing all of your skin woes. Often it's best to treat the source of the problem rather than topically just putting a cream on it.
If you plan to try and eliminate gluten, do not replace it with packaged gluten-free foods. These are often processed. Instead, follow Dr. Lipman's advice on how to get gorgeous skin based on a nutritious diet.
"To keep your skin youthful and glowing, I recommend avoiding inflammatory foods such as gluten, and instead eating a diet filled with nutrient-dense foods," Dr. Lipman says. "Leafy greens and other vegetables offer many of the nutrients and vitamins that support healthy skin. Healthy fats, especially those high in omega-3s, help to keep the skin glowing and elastic, fighting off the effects of premature aging. Good quality proteins such as wild fish, organic poultry, and eggs contain amino acids, which are the building blocks of everything in our body, including our skin!"
