Can Whey Cause Acne?

Posted November 17, 2007 at 03:00 PM by Jamal Walker

Section: His Fitness, Strength Training, His Health, Physical Health, His Nutrition, Supplements

Many guys who ingest whey protein tend to complain of a common problem: acne.  Is the whey protein the reason why?  A recent comment from Stronglifts.com forum tried to delve into topic.  Basically, they explain that whey is a dairy product, and like any dairy product, it’s a byproduct of cheese. Allergic reactions (such as skin breakouts, lactose intolerance and acne) are very common with a diet containing dairy.

Your skin is the largest organ of your body. Skin problems say a lot about your health, which is influenced by your diet. Besides dairy, eggs, seafood, wheat and many more can cause allergies. The only way to get to know your body is through by removing what triggers reactions.

Start by monitoring exactly how much whey you’re ingesting. The author of the article explains that you only need more than 3 scoops daily if you want 3g/kg daily protein. He suggests to alternate your protein sources: ground round, chicken breast, tuna cans, eggs, etc. Trial & error works best to know what causes the food allegies. Start with 1-2 scoops whey daily for a week. Keep the rest of your diet the same. If you’re ok: the author says to try 3 scoops daily.

Track Food Intake. Keep a journal of what you eat for two weeks. If you’re looking for a product to help you do this, check out Fitday. Track Allergies. Mark the days on a calender where you get & don’t get skin reactions like acne.

Research sources and for more information: [picture]; [Stronglifts.com]