Insulin & Acne Connection (Top Blood Sugar Imbalance Diet Tips) | Lienna May

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Is there a connection between blood sugar imbalance, insulin, and acne? Get ready to dive into the complex world of hormonal factors that could be big drivers of adult acne.
Because adult hormonal acne can cause self-esteem issues, stress, and anxiety, healing acne can be life-changing. But it’s not uncommon for people to feel really frustrated especially when usual conventional treatments (like birth control pills and antibiotics) and alternative options don’t cut it and your acne persists…or gets worse over time.
Join me to dive deep into the hidden connections between acne and your gut microbiome, thyroid disease, sex hormone issues, poor sleep, and blood sugar imbalance in today’s episode!
My guest is Lienna May, MS CNS LDN, a Clinical Nutrition Specialist and licensed clinical dietician/nutritionist who specializes in gut health, acne, and blood sugar imbalances. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and was certified by Yale University in “The Science of Well-Being.” By viewing health symptoms as parts of a puzzle, Lienna loves connecting the dots for her clients to help them achieve optimal health through sustainable changes.
LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
• Find Lienna online - luckyavocadonutrition.com
• Healthy Skin Show ep. 330: Everything You Need To Know About Dairy Allergy (In Food + Skincare Products) w/ Dr. Stacy Silvers - www.skinterrupt.com/330
• Healthy Skin Show ep. 296: Dairy vs Non-Dairy Milk: Which Is Better For You, Your Skin + The Planet? (PART 3) - www.skinterrupt.com/296
• Healthy Skin Show ep. 220: The Gut Microbiome Of Acne [NEW RESEARCH] w/ Dr. Julie Greenberg - www.skinterrupt.com/220
• Effects of Diet on Acne and Its Response to Treatment | American Journal of Clinical Dermatology - link.springer.com/article/10....
• Acne Severity and Sleep Quality in Adults - www.mdpi.com/2624-5175/1/4/39
• Diet and Dermatology - PMC - www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
• A low-glycemic-load diet improves symptoms in acne vulgaris patients: a randomized controlled trial - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17616...
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Introduction
04:10 Understanding the insulin and acne connection
07:09 How do sex hormones drive acne?
09:11 Does high LDL (aka “bad” cholesterol) worsen acne?
11:19 Poor sleep is a hidden acne trigger
14:40 Is dairy bad for acne?
22:25 Why a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) could be helpful for acne
24:36 Who should NOT use a CGM?
26:31 Simple tweaks to help achieve an optimal blood sugar level
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ABOUT JENNIFER FUGO, MS, CNS:
Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS is a clinical nutritionist empowering adults who’ve been failed by conventional medicine to beat chronic skin and unending gut challenges. Because she’s overcome a long history of gut issues and eczema, Jennifer has empathy and insight to help her clients discover missing pieces and create doable integrative plans.
She holds a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is a Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist, and is the host of the Healthy Skin Show.
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[@jenfugo]

What frustrates you the most about acne?

[@liennamay2189]

Jennifer, Thanks for having me on your podcast. In this episode, we discussed why blood sugar imbalances trigger acne and hormones involved in acne formation. I enjoyed sharing insights on these topics and hope they provide valuable information for anyone watching or listening to this podcast.

[@kennethjones8653]

Would this apply to all skin issues

[@liennamay2189]

Yes, absolutely blood sugar optimization and regulation will help in general lower inflammation and support healthy skin from the inside out. In addition, it will help support natural hormonal balance, steady energy and so much more.