Omega-3 fatty acids may benefit patients with acne

Dietary changes and supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids may improve the severity of mild to moderate acne vulgaris, according to a study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

Researchers assigned 60 patients with acne to receive oral supplements containing eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid at 300 mg and 600 mg, respectively, for the first eight weeks of the study and 400 mg and 800 mg thereafter. The patients were also encouraged to follow a plant-based Mediterranean diet.

The researchers found that by the end of the intervention, the omega-3 fatty acid levels in the blood had risen and inflammatory and noninflammatory acne lesions had reduced. The findings suggested that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation may be effective at reducing inflammation in this patient population.

Although the results of the study demonstrated the potential of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, further studies may be needed to confirm the findings.

Read more: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

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