Almond Supplementation on Mild to Moderate Acne

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects 15 years of age until 45 years of age.
• The presence of mild to moderate acne based on investigator global assessment.
• Individuals who have remained stable on their topical or oral acne regimen for atleast 4 weeks, except if the medication is a noted exclusion.

Exclusion Criteria:

• The presence of severe acne as noted by the investigator global assessment.
• Those with a nut allergy.
• Those who are unwilling to discontinue oral probiotic-based supplementation to meetthe washout criteria prior to enrolling.
• Those who are unwilling to discontinue topical antibiotics and topical benzoylperoxide to meet the washout criteria prior to enrolling.
• Individuals who are unwilling to discontinue vitamin E containing supplements duringthe washout and intervention.
• Individuals who have been on an oral antibiotic for acne within the previous 1 month.
• Individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Individuals who have changed any of their hormonal based contraception within 3 monthsprior to joining the study.
• Oral supplementation that has nuts in it.
• Use of isotretinoin within the three months prior to joining the study.
• Current tobacco smoker or a tobacco smoking history of greater than 10 pack-years.