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Acne and Vitamin Supplements

Foods do not cause Acne, but Vitamins can help.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is good to strengthen the skin. Overdose can lead to pimples, complications during pregnancy and menstruation. To reduce the impacts of overdose, significant part of Vitamin A should be taken as Beta Carotene (7,500 IU0, and a small amount  Vitamin A as Retinol (up to 2,500 IU).

B Vitamins

Various studies indicate that Vitamins B3, B5, and B6 are helpful. Some nutritionist recommend large dosages of Vitamin B5 for Acne. Following may be used as a daily intake guide

B3: 250 mg per day

B6: 150 mg per day

B5: 150 mg per day

Antioxidants

Vitamin E, and Vitamin C play a significant part for healthy skin.

E: 400 IU per day

C: 1, 000 mg per day

Zinc

25 mg per day