Supplements Causing Acne?

RasPlasch · 02-10-2009, 09:16 PM

Maybe its just a coincedence (spelling?) but I've started taking a new supplement about 2 weeks ago. Called Mass XXX. Ever since I've started taking it I've noticed more acne on my face. Luckily its been on my forehead which no one can see. But my face also feels alot more oily too. Right now I have the biggest pimple I've ever had in my life. No one can see it, so its not a huge deal but it hurts like a bitch!

Do certain supplements cause acne?

Yanick · 02-10-2009, 11:12 PM

Its possible. I don't know what Mass XXX is but different people will react differently to different supplements. You're putting a chemical into your body which will become distributed systemically and have all sorts of effects on various tissues.

Stop it and see if you clear up, then if you really feel it necessary re-start and if it comes back your pretty much safe in assuming that you get that side from whatever is in Mass XXX.

**Prince** · 02-10-2009, 11:16 PM

is it the GNC product? if so it's full of a bunch of shit ingredients:

Maltodextrin, Protein Blend (Whey Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate, Soy Protein Isolate), Natural & Artificial Flavor, Cookie Crumbs (Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Sugar, Palm, Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Flour, Salt, Dextrose, Sodium Bicarbonate, Soya Lecithin), Medium Chain Triglycerides, Lecithin, Salt, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Contains: Milk, Soybeans and Wheat

RasPlasch · 02-11-2009, 07:38 AM

Yes it is the GNC product.

I figured that the product was full of shit ingredients. How else would they get over 700 calories in a serving.

**Prince** · 02-11-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RasPlasch

Yes it is the GNC product.

I figured that the product was full of shit ingredients. How else would they get over 700 calories in a serving.

seriously?

extrememuscle · 02-11-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RasPlasch

Do certain supplements cause acne?

thts right..supplements can cause acne..I have known tht glutamine can cause acne in some men..

nkira · 02-11-2009, 12:16 PM

Glutamine cause acne? I read some where that it actually helped clean the acne.
But different bodies react differently..so its possible

RasPlasch · 02-11-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

seriously?

**Prince** · 02-11-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RasPlasch

I am confused that you think that you have to use crappy ingredients to get calories.

RasPlasch · 02-11-2009, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

I am confused that you think that you have to use crappy ingredients to get calories.

Well why did the makers of Mass XXX use shitty ingredients?

**Prince** · 02-11-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RasPlasch

Well why did the makers of Mass XXX use shitty ingredients?

lol, you're asking me?

I guess because it's cheaper, the same thing with any food or supplements, the higher quality stuff costs more to make, right?

RasPlasch · 02-11-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince

lol, you're asking me?

I guess because it's cheaper, the same thing with any food or supplements, the higher quality stuff costs more to make, right?

Lol, well if I were to ask anyone about ANYTHING on this board it would be you.

.

I think you are correct though.

Well what else can I eat that will replace around 1000 calories before I go to bed.... thats the question now.

**Prince** · 02-11-2009, 05:17 PM

that is a broad question....I am not saying that you cannot use a meal replacement powder, I was just saying that one has a lot of shit in it and is probably causing your acne problem.

Irons · 02-11-2009, 05:51 PM

I've had major issues with Muscle Milk and acne. I don't take it anymore. People claim that I'm BSing or it's false, but I've started and stopped many times, and eliminated all other variables and the MM is without a doubt the cause. My roommate actually has the same issues.

extrememuscle · 02-11-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nkira

Glutamine cause acne? I read some where that it actually helped clean the acne.
But different bodies react differently..so its possible

yes..I had some acne popping up on my face and upperbody..very very mild though..accidentally I read this about the glutamine, once I stopped my oily skin was somewhat much better..do a google a you'll see a whole lotta people talking about the glutamine acne..

**Merkaba** · 02-11-2009, 11:53 PM

I've heard about a lot of people having acne from protein supplements.

Irons · 02-12-2009, 07:01 AM

I've never had issues with whey, casein, amino powder, etc. Just Muscle Milk and any creatine would cause issues.

**Prince** · 02-12-2009, 10:39 AM

could be the sugar and fructose that these products contain.

RasPlasch · 02-12-2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

could be the sugar and fructose that these products contain.

I've been noticing that too. It seems all the high sugar supplements are causing some acne.

02-10-2009, 09:16 PM	#1
RasPlasch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,038 Photos: 3	Supplements Causing Acne? Maybe its just a coincedence (spelling?) but I've started taking a new supplement about 2 weeks ago. Called Mass XXX. Ever since I've started taking it I've noticed more acne on my face. Luckily its been on my forehead which no one can see. But my face also feels alot more oily too. Right now I have the biggest pimple I've ever had in my life. No one can see it, so its not a huge deal but it hurts like a bitch! Do certain supplements cause acne?

02-10-2009, 11:12 PM	#2
Yanick Amor Fati Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,231	Its possible. I don't know what Mass XXX is but different people will react differently to different supplements. You're putting a chemical into your body which will become distributed systemically and have all sorts of effects on various tissues. Stop it and see if you clear up, then if you really feel it necessary re-start and if it comes back your pretty much safe in assuming that you get that side from whatever is in Mass XXX. "The greatest obstacle to knowledge is not ignorance but the illusion of knowledge." -Barry Marshall, Nobel Laureate

02-10-2009, 11:16 PM	#3
Prince IronMagLabs Owner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 37,404 Photos: 356	is it the GNC product? if so it's full of a bunch of shit ingredients: Maltodextrin, Protein Blend (Whey Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate, Soy Protein Isolate), Natural & Artificial Flavor, Cookie Crumbs (Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Sugar, Palm, Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Flour, Salt, Dextrose, Sodium Bicarbonate, Soya Lecithin), Medium Chain Triglycerides, Lecithin, Salt, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Contains: Milk, Soybeans and Wheat BOARD SPONSORS: MassNutrition.com - Discount Supplement Superstore IronMagLabs.com - Bodybuilding Nutrition AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders & Supplements CEMProducts.com - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclesProd.com - Steroids, Bodybuilding & Training Blog Maximizer.com - Maximum Strength for Maximum Performance MikeGetsRipped.com - The Original 'Get Ripped' Blog ProteinRoutine.com - Experiments in Healthy Living Follow on Twitter Join Facebook Group Befriend on Myspace

02-11-2009, 05:17 PM	#13
Prince IronMagLabs Owner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 37,404 Photos: 356	that is a broad question....I am not saying that you cannot use a meal replacement powder, I was just saying that one has a lot of shit in it and is probably causing your acne problem. BOARD SPONSORS: MassNutrition.com - Discount Supplement Superstore IronMagLabs.com - Bodybuilding Nutrition AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders & Supplements CEMProducts.com - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclesProd.com - Steroids, Bodybuilding & Training Blog Maximizer.com - Maximum Strength for Maximum Performance MikeGetsRipped.com - The Original 'Get Ripped' Blog ProteinRoutine.com - Experiments in Healthy Living Follow on Twitter Join Facebook Group Befriend on Myspace

02-11-2009, 05:51 PM	#14
Irons Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 52 Photos: 1	I've had major issues with Muscle Milk and acne. I don't take it anymore. People claim that I'm BSing or it's false, but I've started and stopped many times, and eliminated all other variables and the MM is without a doubt the cause. My roommate actually has the same issues. "The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." - Vince Lombardi

02-11-2009, 07:38 AM	#4
RasPlasch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,038 Photos: 3	Yes it is the GNC product. I figured that the product was full of shit ingredients. How else would they get over 700 calories in a serving.

02-11-2009, 12:16 PM	#7
nkira Iam only 1 but stil Iam 1 Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lemuria Posts: 1,269	Glutamine cause acne? I read some where that it actually helped clean the acne. But different bodies react differently..so its possible

02-11-2009, 11:53 PM	#16
Merkaba "King of Cheat Meals" Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sc Posts: 1,625	I've heard about a lot of people having acne from protein supplements. Ban 2 1/2 's !!!!!! -------------------------------------------- Some Pics. All Natural

02-12-2009, 07:01 AM	#17
Irons Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 52 Photos: 1	I've never had issues with whey, casein, amino powder, etc. Just Muscle Milk and any creatine would cause issues. "The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." - Vince Lombardi

02-12-2009, 10:39 AM	#18
Prince IronMagLabs Owner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 37,404 Photos: 356	could be the sugar and fructose that these products contain. BOARD SPONSORS: MassNutrition.com - Discount Supplement Superstore IronMagLabs.com - Bodybuilding Nutrition AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders & Supplements CEMProducts.com - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclesProd.com - Steroids, Bodybuilding & Training Blog Maximizer.com - Maximum Strength for Maximum Performance MikeGetsRipped.com - The Original 'Get Ripped' Blog ProteinRoutine.com - Experiments in Healthy Living Follow on Twitter Join Facebook Group Befriend on Myspace

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