Hey guys, I have been on this diet for 4 months now. I follow Raw till 4, eat a lot of fruits during the day and usually have rice and veggies for dinner, fat intake <5%. I work out everyday, drink at least 1 gallon of water per day. I've had clear skin my entire life but since switching to a HCLF vegan diet, I have a lot of acne on my face and back. Can someone please explain that for me? I would truly appreciate the help.
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I experience the same thing. I went to allergists and tried eliminating certain foods but nothing worked. The other week I found a guy who said that they found out it was their Vitamin B12. They took 1 pill once a week (1,000 mg) and that high of a dose at a time caused the acne. They stopped the 1,000 mg vitmain b12 and switched to smaller doses throughout the week. They said their acne went away. I also tried this (I stopped taking b12 2 weeks ago) and my acne is finally starting to clear up. There are still scars and little ones here and there but everyday it gets better. I used to have HUGE cysts and majority of them wouldn't even come out, just under the skin. But now all those big ones are gone. Once it is all clear Im going to start taking b12 in smaller doses this time. There was also a study by a german doctor who confirmed in some cases high doses of b12 cause acne. S
OH MY LAWD I think you've given me the answer! Ever since I started eating hclf vegan, my acne has been TERRIBLE. Granted, I did take medications for it before, but I expected it to stay clear on its own (I was wrong). But now that I've seen this post (even though it was posted over a year ago), I think I finally have the answer to my problem. I've been taking wayyyyy too much B-12, like everyday. I'm gonna cut back and see what happens:). Thank you so so so so soooo much.
Jjay
I have been searching for an answer that makes sense as to why I would be breaking out and I'm pretty sure you gave it to me!! I have been doing the b12 injections 1000 mg once a week to catch up and I am having similar type breakouts when I've never had them before! So I really appreciate this advise!!! Thank you :D
I could have written this myself. This issue is true for me too and only got worse 9 months in. I went to an Idologist/eastern medicine practitioner for help. She told me my Liver is stagnated and gave me tea pills that were pattened B.C. Interesting. Still doing research, found this yesterday and it's quite helpful.
http://acupunctureeastandwest.blogspot.com/
Are you having any weight troubles also?
Thank you for the info. That is really helpful. I'm gonna do research to find out more about this. I never really have any problem with my weight cause I'm pretty petite but I have some bloating problem although I do follow the food combining rules and eat really healthy.