Eating fish 3 to 5 times per week encourages healthy, smooth,acne-free skin in Chico, Ca.
Wild caught, cold water, fatty fish are the best source of omega-3 fatty acids. They help reduce inflamed acne and maintain the integrity of cell membranes. Healthy cell membranes make skin cells more efficient, which equates to faster cell turn over & skin repair, healthy barrier function & clearer skin.
Choose wild caught, cold water, fatty fish that are low in mercury. The rule of thumb is the smaller the fish the lower the mercury content. Cold water varieties include Atlantic mackerel, herring, anchovies, trout, whitefish, mahi mahi, salmon, cod, haddock, and pollock. The oilier the better.
