We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Whey Protein / Acne Link?

BLifts38
BLifts38 Posts: 248 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I googled this... and found out that there might be a link with whey protein and acne. I've recently been breaking out a lot more on my chin, and it is not going away whatsoever.

Does anyone else have this problem?

Replies

  • Meganthedogmom
    Meganthedogmom Posts: 1,639 Member
    I've been breaking out in different parts of my body recently, but I am almost certain it's due to my discontinuing use of hormonal birth control.
  • ericatoday
    ericatoday Posts: 454 Member
    That could be a possibility. I buy a vegan protein powder that uses plant based proteins. Its callef vega protein + greens. They sell it at like walmart and most places
  • MelaniaTrump
    MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
    edited May 2016
    Eating sausage was what made me break out.
    Every single time.
  • MlleKelly
    MlleKelly Posts: 356 Member
    When I started making whey protein shakes, I was breaking out all over my face like it hadn't done since college. I figured out that my acne was caused by the milk I was using as the base of my shakes/drinks. A lot of dairy makes me break out! I switched to almond milk and not only did I cut almost 100 calories and fat from my protein shake, I stopped breaking out!
  • dlkfox
    dlkfox Posts: 463 Member
    I am allergic to whey/casein so haven't eaten it in 15+ years. Still get acne.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories