Protien causing pimples?

[PardoBird 0]

Ok I know it sounds crazy but ever since I started using soy and whey Protein I've been breaking out. Now growing up I never really had any problems with it. I'm breaking out now on my arms as well as the obvious, My face.:ohmy: This is Unusual for how my body normally is. Now I tried researching it and everybody who attempts to get the answer im looking for is always told its just body chemistry but i'm getting them on my forearms. Wierd? lol Since us bandsters use protein in everything i figured i could get my best answers here. :laugh:

[Bjornsyouruncle 0]

Soy contains phyto-estrogens, which may be impacting your hormones and causing you to break out.

Maybe try just using whey for a little while and see if that helps?

[PardoBird 0]

I know it was a ridiculous question but thank you for responding. I figured someone else on this site might of had this happen to them. I'm going to have to try something to see if it stops. I heard that its possible that my body is detoxing? lol.

[Jachut 487]

Whilst I dont think that the odd Protein shake ever hurt anyone, nothing would induce me to be swallowing them daily. That's a lot of soy to be taking in and it DOES contain phyto-estrogens.

Personally, I think they're a moderation food.

[lacasst 1]

I'm about 2 months out and I'm completely breaking out as well.I was wondering if maybe it was the increased Protein intake or the lack of something else I use to eat also? Mine is bad and getting worse.I'm going to ask my Doc tomorrow,I'll let you know what I find out..........

[jms462001 9]

I am having a bit of a problem with it as well. I know it's not shakes with me as I seldom indulge, and I doubt it's Protein as I was on a high protein diet for several yrs with no problems. Perhaps it's the fast initial weight loss or the low calorie intake the body is adjusting to. I'm not sure.

[Jodi_620 37]

I had the acne problem too for a short time and I never have been big on the shakes because of the taste. Although even when I do have shakes, I avoid the soy. I think for me, the acne was more of a hormonal thing induced by weight loss. It was temporary though.

[Blueeyesinca95 0]

In my informational seminar I went to my doctor told us that after your surgery your estrogen levels fluctuate so much that your body will go through a lot of hormonal changes. This maybe one of them. She prescribes an estrogen patch in the beginning to help with mood swings that is a result of the sudden weight loss. When I went to research this I couldn't find it anywhere and had to ask the doctor about it. I hope this information helps.

[PardoBird 0]

thank you everyone...you all helped so much. I have a doctor appointment on the 21st so hopefully he'll give me something to help. :thumbup: