If somebody suggests you to take fish oil for acne problem, don’t be surprised, it’s true – practiced and proved. Fish oil is a magic food, and comes with a lot of benefits packed in. While the world knows about fish oil as a medicine for cholesterol, it comes with many benefits than known – one being its reaction on acne. Fish oil and acnes are worst of enemies, and fish oil diet is recommended by many medicos too. Now, that fish oil supplements are so widely available, many also recommend them as a medicine to fight acne.

How fish oil helps fight acne

It’s good to consume fish oil so that it not only help you get rid of those ugly and painful acnes but also given many other health benefits. 

EPA regulates over-production of hormones called androgens that lead to oil production, thereby reducing acne occurrence and drying up of already present acnes on skin. 

Fish oil hydrates the skin, and helps in improving texture of skin.

Acnes are a type of skin inflammation and fish oil comes with anti-inflammatory properties, therefore is recommended. This reduces the redness of skin or swelling, and smoothens.

In long run, fish oil can also reduce size of sebaceous gland and thus decrease sebum production, which is a main cause of acne.

Fish oil is mood elevator, and helps reduces stress, which is both byproduct and cause of acne.

Side effects and Precaution

Now that you know that it helps in clearing acne. Do not eat every ounce of available fish oil in short span to get that quick result, because it might give you a shock when you start getting ‘fish oil acne’. However, fish oil acnes are rare and can happen to those you are regularly on fish oil diet ad may at times over consume.

Over consumption may also lead to toxicity of vitamins in the body and thus give rise to several other ailments.

Fishy burps is also a side effect, however, if you are taking supplement then a good one may not have this side effect. Good fish oil is processed with lowest oxidation.   

It is advised that you consult your doctor and then start taking fish oil supplement and check if you allergic to fish oil. Moreover combine fish diet and fish oil for maximum benefit.

You can also apply fish oil on your acnes, if they are really bad and big. You should apply in circular motion on affected are and cover with clean cloth.

With so many benefits like acne-free, sooth glowing skin, healthy body and good mood, fish oil should be a must in your diet.

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