multivitamin and acne - Vitamins & Supplements Message Board

getcrunkedup · 01-11-2004, 11:53 PM

Can a normal multivitamin cause acne? Right when i started to take one, i broke out. I know that with acne there can many other confounding variables that cause a breakout, so i dont wanna put all blame on the multi. I stopped taking it cuz im nervous it was the cause. i would appreciate any info, thanks.

redwing · 01-12-2004, 07:17 AM

Check the multivitamin for iodine content. Some people break out from iodine. Try one without iodine, if that is the case. Also, try to find one with only 100% of the RDA for the B-vitamins. It is best if the B's are balanced.

Good separate vitamins for acne include:

C (250 mg.)
Zinc (50 mg.)
E (400 i.u. - mixed tocopherols with gamma)
Beta carotene (25,000 i.u.)