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Acné y SOP: aprovecha el poder del zinc
Dr. Emily Smith
Dietista registrado
12 de febrero de 2026
Zinc reduces inflammation and repairs the gut barrier. Even more importantly, it blocks the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme, preventing testosterone from converting to DHT (the more potent androgen responsible for acne and body hair).
If your hormone tests show that your acne stems from androgen excess (testosterone), you can ask your doctor about a zinc supplement.
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