Archive for September, 2009

Glycemic Index and the Prevention of Acne

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

An article in the March-April 2009 issue of Clinical Dermatology discusses the possible effect of the glycemic index on the prevention of disease, with a particular emphasis on acne. The glycemic index (GI) is a way of ranking the effect of carbohydrates on blood glucose and insulin levels. Although its underlying scientific premise remains controversial, [...]