Chocolates, one of the most beloved foods on this planet, proven to have antioxidant and aphrodisiac properties, is sadly often blamed for causing acne.
Is this a fact or myth?
As with all old wives tales, many people with acne will avoid consuming chocolates just in case it’s true.
However, there is little scientific evidence that acne or any other type of food causes acne. The caveat is if the individual has a specific food intolerance to chocolate (or other food) and that manifests itself as acne. Sometimes, such reactions are almost immediate, but often they are delayed by hours or days, so the causative relationship is less obvious.
Sodo enjoy the benefits of chocolate in moderation. And if you are concerned, just be more aware over the next few days. If you are one of the unlucky few, you’ll notice the chocolate triggering an acne breakout each time. Then it is worth avoiding chocolate. To be absolutely sure, some food intolerance tests such as the ALCAT test are available.
