Can vegetarianism cause skin outbreaks?

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Yes

I don't think so

I guess so!

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I've been eating vegetarian for 6 months, do you think lack of something found in meat is the reason for my skin outbreaks?

Or may tofu give such problems?

I've noticed these outbreaks before, I was a part time vegetarian (without tofu or Quorn, I just skipped meat), and I didn't have pimples the month around like I do now when being a full-time vegetarian.

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Lucia · 36-40, T

It can, yes. It's not as much what you eat - but also what you don't eat. Make sure that you are not suffering from any of the common deficiencies that some vegetarians suffer from, due to the lack of the minerals commonly found in meat. You can easily compensate by eating the right vegetarian products though.

Also it may be because of soy (admitted, it is speculative) which is disputed in terms of being healthy. Lastly it could be a personal intolerance.