Nutrition In Seborrhea

Seborrhea is a skin disease characterized by increased secretion of sebaceous glands, changes in the composition of the secretion, and as a result there is an accumulation of free fatty acids in it.

The causes of the problem are still being studied, but some factors are known to affect its development.

The factors:

• heredity and genetic predisposition (increased development of sebaceous glands);
• impaired endocrine system, mental illness, gastrointestinal problems;
• hormonal disorders;
• stress and nervous disorders;
• malnutrition, especially when deficient in vitamins A and B.

Symptoms:

• appearance of dandruff;
• thickening of the skin, peeling;
• itching;
• greasy hair;
• severe hair loss.

Types:

• Dry seborrhea - hair is brittle and dry, small dandruff appears.
• Oily seborrhea - shiny oily scalp and oily hair.
• Mixed type - the skin of the face is flaky, and that of the head is oily, and the hair is oily.

Useful foods for seborrhea

The main helpers in seborrhea are proper, systematic and balanced diet and vitamin intake.

• It is useful to consume pork, beef and chicken liver, seaweed, broccoli, sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, butter, melted cheese, white brined cheese, whole milk, liquid cream, egg yolks, fish oil, eel meat. All of them contain vitamin A, which is necessary for the health of the skin and hair, for the regeneration of tissues, for the normalization of the processes of keratinization and exfoliation of the skin.
• Inclusion in the menu of almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, cashews, peanuts, walnuts, dried apricots and prunes, rose hips, sea buckthorn, viburnum, spinach, sorrel, salmon, squid, white fish, oatmeal, barley, seeds, carrots Cucumbers, potatoes and turnips radish provides the body with vitamin E. It normalizes the production of sebum and participates in the processes of renewal of skin cells.
• With seborrhea it is good to eat enough fruits and vegetables, because they give the body cellulose, vitamins and minerals, also beta-carotene, which is converted by oxidative reaction into vitamin A. Especially useful are all kinds of cabbage, pears, carrots, zucchini , apples, apricots, pumpkin with soft flesh.
• Also present at the table: sweet peppers, kiwi, blackcurrant, rose hips, buckthorn, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, red cabbage, spinach, citrus fruits, strawberries. They are sources of vitamin C, and its role in health is not one. The vitamin is an antioxidant, removes toxins, has restorative properties, helps fight stress, and the latter is one of the reasons for the development of the disease.
• Through the use of pine nuts, pistachios, peanuts, lentils, lean pork, chicken liver, buckwheat, corn, pasta, barley, millet, wheat, oats, walnuts, the body is saturated with vitamin B1, which is necessary for normal functioning of endocrine and nervous systems, the gastrointestinal tract. Poor functioning of all of them can lead to the development of seborrhea.
• Chicken eggs, mushrooms, spinach, cottage cheese, melted cheese, almonds, pine nuts and mackerel enrich the body with vitamin B2, which contributes to the growth and renewal of tissues, has a beneficial effect on the skin, improves the nervous system.
• Consumption of peas, beans, wheat, chicken, corn and all kinds of nuts enriches with vitamin B3, necessary for the proper functioning of the intestines and nervous system.
• By eating sprouted wheat grains, rice bran, barley, oats, peas, citrus fruits, lentils, raisins, peaches, white cabbage, potatoes, watermelon, you provide the body with vitamin B8. It not only activates the stomach, but also has a calming effect, thus preventing the appearance of seborrhea.
• Lettuce, spinach, horseradish, leeks, almonds, broccoli, beans, peanuts, liver, mushrooms are foods containing vitamin B9, which is necessary for the regeneration of new cells and the normal functioning of the digestive system.
• The use of wild rice, wheat, pumpkin seeds, barley, beans, buckwheat and almonds ensures the intake of vitamin B15 in the body. The latter is an antioxidant, removes toxins from the body and normalizes the activity of the nervous system.
• The menu should also include foods and products that are sources of potassium, as its deficiency can lead to seborrhea.
• Deficiency of zinc and copper in the body is also a possible cause of the disease. To get honey, eat: liver, shrimp, octopus, hazelnuts, peanuts, walnuts, pistachios, buckwheat, rice, wheat, lentils, pasta and oatmeal. Zinc is found in cedar nuts, processed cheeses, barley, oats, buckwheat, lean pork and lamb, and turkey.
• Drink about 2 liters of fluid a day. These can be freshly squeezed juices, still water. They have a beneficial effect on skin cells, rejuvenating them. In addition, they remove toxins from the body.
• With seborrhea, it is good to eat fish, and it is recommended that it be steamed or baked. It contains large amounts of omega 3 fatty acids, which are essential for the skin.
• Fruit jelly and other jelly foods contain gelatin, and it also has a good effect on the skin.
• Do not forget about vegetable fats: olive oil, sunflower oil, linseed oil. They provide collagen synthesis and improve the condition of the skin.
• Porridges, including dairy, normalize intestinal function and thus have a positive effect on the skin.

Dangerous and harmful foods for seborrhea

• Exclude sweets and pastries from the menu because they are sources of simple carbohydrates that exacerbate the disease.
• Do not eat spicy, fatty, fried, marinated and smoked products. They all promote seborrhea.
• Smoking and alcohol consumption are contraindicated.