Whey Protein and Reduced Acne Severity

Doses used in studies

g/day: 30 (median 30, IQR 30–30) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 6 months · IQR 6 months–6 months · Range 6 months–6 months — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

Whey protein and male acne: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial.

2024-01-31
RCT · n = 25
The Journal of dermatology 51(7)
- Kittithorn Sompochpruetikul
- Thanon Khongcharoensombat
- Yuda Chongpison
- Wattanai Rittirongwattana
- Pravit Asawanonda
- Nopadon Noppakun
- Chanat Kumtornrut

PubMed: 38291989
DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.17109

3 Insights on

Reduced Acne Severity

High evidence
Clinical

For severity changes, only one (4.3%) participant in the non-WP group reported an increase in the Investigator Global Assessment scale of at least two levels.

Effect: Neutral
Effect size: Small
Significant: No
Dose: 30 g/day