Posted by dessbee on July 21, 2006, at 17:19:35
In reply to Re: acne and insomnia, posted by laima on July 21, 2006, at 9:04:46
Flax seed oil is good for acne treatment since ALA (alpha Linolenic acid) inhibits 5-alpha
reductase enzyme which converts testosterone to the potent and harmful DHT (Dihydro-testosterone).
Zinc is also a potent inhibitor of 5-alpha reductase.My experience is that flax seed oil opens skin pores and makes the skin oily/greasy.
Flax seed oil can also induce insomnia in high doses, but will not cause acne so I better rephrase myself:
It must be the fish oil that aggrevates acne :-)I combine fishoil (4 gram) and flaxseed oil (5-10 ml). Both are first of all good mood stabalizers. But in high doses the will cause confusion, lightheadedness and insomnia.
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