Trial reportNutrients2026
Almond Supplementation Improves Acne Lesions and Skin Microbial Diversity in Adults with Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris.
Trial report in Nutrients, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
objectivesThis randomized, controlled, parallel-group study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of daily almond consumption on acne lesion counts, skin hydration, sebum production, and skin microflora composition in 18-35-year-old young adults with acne vulgaris in Mumbai, India.
methodsA defined amount of whole, unsalted almonds with skin (60 g) was provided to the experimental group (n = 36). The control group (n = 38) received isocaloric cereal-pulse-based snack varieties. The primary endpoints were changes in inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts after 20 weeks of supplementation. Secondary endpoints included changes in facial sebum, hydration levels, skin morphology and microflora, and selected biochemical parameters.
resultsAt week 20, the almond group showed greater reductions in total lesion counts (-22.2% vs. -9.8%), inflammatory lesion counts (-8.3% vs. +12%), and non-inflammatory lesion counts (-26.1% vs. -20.4%) than controls. Objective lesion volume, area, and height measures for both single and clustered acne decreased in the almond group (
conclusionsDaily almond consumption reduced acne lesion count and improved skin microbial diversity and acne-specific quality of life, highlighting its potential to complement standard acne treatments and support skin health.
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