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Acne and B12
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by Ali Lane
on August 1, 2011
So since I went vegan about 5 months ago I was getting pimples like crazy around my chin and neck area. I read that vitamin b12 can cause you to breakout. So I quit taking the b12 and my pimples started to clear up. Although I am loving the vegan life I still need to get my b12 so I'm adding a piece of fish a couple times a week. Has anyone else had this problem with b12? just curious
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There is almost as much B12 in silk soymilk as there is in any piece of fish you would eat (7 mcg vs 8 mcg- which is equal to 50% of your recommended amount). There are many other ways to get your B12 without using animals.
I don't seem to have the same issue you have with the acne. I hope it clears up for you. Maybe try different brands of vitamins?
I just posted a similar post except these few days I've cut dairy I haven't taken a B12 supplement. I have had it in other foods though. I wonder??
Also, you should check your brand of vitamins. I once got one that had some kind of milk in the coating. I don't recall if it was lactose or what.
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