If you’re dealing with skin problems, it can seem impossible to get rid of acne. A bodybuilder who once suffered from severe pimples now says he cleared up his skin by going on a strict diet. In an Instagram post thatโs gone viral, Brian Turner details how his acne started to resurface after he went off Accutane, an extreme acne medication. So, he decided to try a dairy-free diet.
โSince then, I have been 100 percent clear, except for the occasional small whiteheadโฆthat goes away in just a day or two now,โ he says in the post. He went on to add that drinking a ton of water and eating a lot of vegetables also helped his skin immensely.
Turner isnโt the first person to say that going dairy-free fixed his skin issues. โFor some people, dairy can trigger acne by boosting insulin levels, which increases the production of substances known as androgens that can lead to breakouts,โ Karen Ansel, R.D.N., author of Healthy in a Hurry: Simple, Wholesome Recipes for Every Meal of the Day, tells SELF. โWhile a dairy-free diet doesnโt work for everyoneโs acne, itโs definitely effective for some people.โ