Glycemic index, glycemic load: new evidence for a link with acne.
In this paper, the link between high glycemic index and load will be reviewed. The data from the literature discussed relate to a short presentation of the physiopathology of acne, including the influence of hyperinsulinemia as a key factor at the beginning of acne.
Berra
Bruno
B
Institute of General Physiology and Chemical Biology G. Esposito, University of Milano, Via Trentacoste 2, 20134 Milano, Italy. bruno.berra@unimi.it
Rizzo
Angela Maria
AM
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D000728:Androgens / Q000378:metabolism; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism*; D004032:Diet / Q000009:adverse effects*; D038321:Glycemic Index; D006801:Humans; D006946:Hyperinsulinism / Q000150:complications* / Q000378:metabolism; D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D012629:Sebum / Q000378:metabolism; D012867:Skin / Q000503:physiopathology*
D000728:Androgens; D001786:Blood Glucose; D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins