Fructose intolerance: Skin problems are also a symptom

Created: 08/30/2022, 16:15

By: Natalie Hull Drawbar

People who cannot tolerate fructose or, more commonly, fructose often react with intestinal problems.

But acne can also be the result.

How well or poorly a person reacts to fructose depends on the amount of fructose ingested and the sensitivity of the intestine.

Every body processes fructose differently.

Those who develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, immediately after eating fructose-containing foods should consider intolerance, especially if the symptoms manifest themselves regularly.

It is not only the intestines that react to fructose with an intolerance.

What many sufferers do not suspect: Skin problems can also be an indication of fructose intolerance.

Fructose intolerance: Skin problems are also a symptom

Consuming fructose can bring on a variety of symptoms, from diarrhea to acne to depression.

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There are symptoms associated directly and indirectly with fructose intolerance.

Direct complaints can be:

• stomach pain

• stomach cramps

• gas

• Diarrhea

• constipation

• Rumbling and gurgling bowels

Indirect symptoms that are not immediately associated with fructose are:

• headache

• difficulty concentrating

• Very strong tiredness, similar to fatigue

• Missing drive

• Depression to the point of depressive moods.

  Depression can also be an indirect symptom of an underactive thyroid.

• Skin problems such as acne or urticaria

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Regular consumption of fructose via fruit or foods processed with fructose can lead to chronic skin reactions such as redness, inflammation and acne.

At the same time, it has been shown that those affected who do not eat fruit and many types of vegetables due to their fructose intolerance also suffer from skin problems such as eczema and pimples.

The reason for this is often an undersupply of nutrients. 

People with skin problems and fructose intolerance should avoid fruit such as pineapple, banana and grapes as well as dried fruit.

Certain other foods also promote acne and also chronic inflammation from diabetes, rheumatism and arthrosis.

This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication.

In no way does it replace a visit to the doctor.

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