Does whey protein cause acne? In a nutshell, yes. Whey protein is a major contributor to the factors that cause acne.
That’s probably not what you want to hear if you’re happily boosting your protein intake with a whey smoothie or two every day. But, facts are facts and facts don’t care about your preferences.
Whey protein has reached the status of a superfood among health conscious consumers, and it’s a status that it doesn’t deserve.
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