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[simoneliu187]

Does omega 3 with zinc supplement work for acne skin? Does anyone have a brand that they would recommend? Thx!

 

[gingergirl22]

Quite a few people report that their acne gets worse with fish oil, so if you plan on getting your Omega 3 that way, be forewarned.  My son broke out terribly after 5 days on a good quality fish oil (1000 mg a day).

[simoneliu187]

Thanks for the warning. I've never heard about omega 3 causing acne before. I am taking fish oil and had no problem with breakout getting worse. I want to use a supplyment instead of skin creams because my skin is getting quite sensitive after using doctor prescribed medicines. I heard omega 3 plus zinc works for ance but hopefully it wont cause breakout for me.

[random1]

The main reason people break out on fish oils is because alot of times they also come with Omega 6's and 9's, which DO cause breakouts. However, if you find a fish oil with Omega-3's isolated, you should be just fine. As far as zinc goes I just say personally the results aren't dramatic, they are more of just an extra push once you've got a solid regimen down. Also I should say alot of people (me included) frequently quote zinc supplements as giving horrible nausea

Edited by random1, 05 March 2013 - 02:14 PM.

[willtowin]

i take fish oil and zinc supplements as well, more for a holistic approach, had some good results but hard to pinpoint which one did what. But what i have noticed is zinc oxide, applied topically (sunscreen ingredient) helped dried out my breakouts.

[simoneliu187]

I am taking collegen for my skin as well. I started for 2~3 days and then I stopped. I have some questions about taking it with food or with an empty stomach.

 

I am still looking for a good supplement to take to replace the collegen.