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Serious question. Does protein powder have side effects like acne and hair loss? I've read some stories about that but mix stories, so I can never tell if it's truth or myth. I did suffer from serious acne as a teenager and do occasionally get acne during my adulthood, so I'm wondering if I could have a reaction to it.
Serious question. Does protein powder have side effects like acne and hair loss? I've read some stories about that but mix stories, so I can never tell if it's truth or myth. I did suffer from serious acne as a teenager and do occasionally get acne during my adulthood, so I'm wondering if I could have a reaction to it.
I don't use that much. It took me months to use up the container of Vital Proteins powder I have. But I didn't have any negative reaction that I noticed. No acne. No more hair loss than a normal aging woman, I guess.
I just googled if collagen causes hair loss. I didn't see any evidence for that. I saw some statements from authority sources that it might help with hair growth and thickness a bit, since it helps fight aging. I saw a statement in some health site that it can help the health of skin. You can research that, though. Lots of info about it online. (Of course, if you have an allergy to any substance, it can cause a different reaction to you.)
Serious question. Does protein powder have side effects like acne and hair loss? I've read some stories about that but mix stories, so I can never tell if it's truth or myth. I did suffer from serious acne as a teenager and do occasionally get acne during my adulthood, so I'm wondering if I could have a reaction to it.
Acne can be exacerbated by dairy products, or for that matter any dietary input that tends to be inflammatory.
So, it's a possibility. Try it out and report back!
OP needs to keep in mind, that his lack of muscle is probably not a protein issue.
I'm a 56 year old, female, and eat primarily vegetarian and I have no trouble building muscle definition.
I doubt upping your protein will accomplish much.
Youngest son had to take LOTS of protein, he started out very thin, which he hated. Became a gym rat, needed to massively bulk up, and now he is pretty big with lots of muscle. He is 21 and has a super fast metabolism.
Yup. It's mostly a calorie issue. Protein more important when cutting.
That's the biggest fitness misconception on the planet, designed for you to spend endless money on protein powders and meat.
The average person is not Mr. Olympia or a fitness model. The average person is just trying to get in decent shape, not count their calories.
You want to lose weight, you need to be in a caloric deficit, endlessly sucking down protein powder and high protein snacks is only going to keep you "bulky fat" and keep your insulin spiked.
Serious question. Does protein powder have side effects like acne and hair loss? I've read some stories about that but mix stories, so I can never tell if it's truth or myth. I did suffer from serious acne as a teenager and do occasionally get acne during my adulthood, so I'm wondering if I could have a reaction to it.
There is no connection between protein and hair loss. Acne? I haven't heard of that but maybe if you're allergic to dairy that *could* be a potential side effect but highly unlikely. Buy whey protein isolate, which is lactose/dairy free.
Serious question. Does protein powder have side effects like acne and hair loss? I've read some stories about that but mix stories, so I can never tell if it's truth or myth. I did suffer from serious acne as a teenager and do occasionally get acne during my adulthood, so I'm wondering if I could have a reaction to it.
No, I started using Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides because I had hair loss from Covid. It's growing back great now and my skin looks good. I usually have 2-3 shakes a week, mixing it with almond milk.
I've always struggled to get fit and gain muscle even though I work out and I think the big problem is, I don't get enough protein. I read you need at least 1 gram of protein per pound on a daily basis. How is that possible? Many foods don't really have enough protein. Even high protein foods like peanuts and eggs only have 6-8g of proteins per serving.
Since I weigh 150 lbs, that means I need 150g of protein on a daily basis. So I need 50g of protein for breakfast, for lunch and for dinner?? How is that possible? Most food don't have that high amounts of protein. I'm lucky if you can get 20-25g in a meal.
sounds like the OP is confusing pounds with kilograms, making the above proposition WAY WAY OFF.
1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
"How much protein do I need? Most adults need around 0.75g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day (for the average woman, this is 45g, or 55g for men). That's about two portions of meat, fish, nuts or tofu per day. As a guide, a protein portion should fit into the palm of your hand."
That's generally try but the premade ones are more convenient and often times taste better.
Ideally, you'd use a combination of both, though.
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