Natural Vitamin A: The Safe Alternative To Accutane
Natural Vitamin A: The Safe Alternative To Accutane
Most of you will know about Accutane, Isotretinoin, or any of the other names given to the synthetic drug prescribed for severe acne sufferers. However, if you have not researched it or taken it yourself you may not be aware that this drug is simply a synthetic (manufactured), pre-formed vitamin A replacement.
Most of you will also know that synthetic drugs and vitamins more often than not have a negative side-effect on the human body that comes with the benefits. Accutane is no different. Now, yes, Accutane is a proven treatment for acne and I don’t doubt that it works but the fact that a prescription is needed to purchase it and a liability waver must be signed is proof enough that it is dangerous. Prescription acne treatments in general have are similarly unsafe, and medical supervision and advice is always required for these treatments. That is not to say that they will all cause you harm, because they won’t. But if a safer, natural and equally effective alternative is available then isn’t that always the better option?
Vitamin A has been proven to maintain healthy eyes and skin. This is the primary reason for the development of isotretinoin, the active chemical form of vitamin A used in Accutane. However, the natural forms, or more specifically the carotene forms of it (e.g. beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, etc), found in dietary sources are not toxic. In this way, the natural alternative (or some of you might call it the “home remedy”) is far superior.
Organic, natural Vitamin A supplements are available from most chemists and health stores and are easily purchased over the counter. The bonus of this is that you can purchase 100 Vitamin A or beta-carotene capsules in a small bottle for less than $10. However, supplements, while massively safer than Accutane, still have a smaller risk of Vitamin A toxicity if taken in excess. Therefore, for the highest benefit, you should review the dietary sources listed below for an increased intake without danger and compare it to the risk of toxicity based on the suggestions below.
Generally, vitamin A capsules will contain approximately 5000IU (international units). For the majority of sufferers, this will be a sufficient acne treatment and they will notice results almost immediately. At this level of intake there is almost zero risk for the first 12 months of use, which should not even be required. For more severe cases or in cases where other medications are in use (e.g. anti-inflammatory medicines) which can increase the severity of acne, 2-3 of these capsules may be needed each day. Preferably, no more than 10-15 000IU, depending on weight and body mass, should be taken daily as recommended on the label and throughout available research sources. This should not be an issue as 15000 IU should show dramatic results in even the most severe sufferer.
That said, a study was done recently which indicated that beta-carotene supplements help to prevent cognitive decline (the decrease in mental capabilities).
As mentioned previously though, the dietary forms of vitamin A and beta-carotene have no risk whatsoever! Therefore, I would suggest considering adding a large amount of the below items to your diet, rather than taking Accutane, or even supplements. Now that’s not to say that other vegetables should be disregarded, as they all have benefits to your pH balance, but all of the below sources are also high in beta-carotene / vitamin A content and since it is a dietary source there is no risk of toxicity.
- sweet potatoes
- carrots
- goji berries
- cantaloupe melon
- mango
- apricots
- spinach
- kale
- chard
- turnip greens
- dandelion greens
- beet greens
- mustard greens
- collard greens
- watercress
- cilantro
- fresh thyme
- broccoli
- parsley
- romaine lettuce
- ivy gourd
- rose hips
- winter squash
- pumpkin
- cassava
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If you are male or are not planning to have children soon then
10,000IU should be fine on an ongoing basis. It is always best to
start small and you can increase slowly if required to 15,000 or
20,000IU.
Generally, the time when it’s ok for the scab to come off
is usually when it comes off without effort, resistance, or pain.
If there is even the slightest discomfort or difficulty of removing
the scab then it is not ready to come off.
Either way, even if the results aren’t major you should
see some effects in a short period of time.
For example, only eat meat 2-3 times a week, make sure you eat
foods that are high in fiber and nutritional value, etc. I would
also stop eating red meat for a while and see how that works. White
meat (e.g. fish, poultry, etc) should be fine for the most part but
red meat is not always the best option when you’re ill.
Also i have been using skintactix on my face, and benzoyl
peroxide 10% wash on my chest, back, and arms. with decent results
for my face but i still have breakouts, and the benzoyl peroxide
has moderate results but still a lot of acne is still there.
FACE AND CHEST SADLY EVEN NOW I GET FEW AT THE AGE OF 32
….. NEED TO TRY
Importantly, more often than not it will require a combination
of methods to completely clear up any one person’s skin, so
you may even consider combining a healthier diet with vitamin A
supplements to improve your immune system, and crystal salt reduce
sebum production, for example.
hey i started taking isotroin 20 few weeks back..now i am facing
some peeling in my skin..is it natural..??? and one thing more that
by mistake i took protein supplements having high content of
vitamin a…so will there be any side effect during the course
of isotroin??? plzz help..
In very severe cases, which generally include acne in all
regions of the face plus body and back acne, you won’t see
sufficient results unless you are taking over 50,000IU, at which
point you are closer to the strength of Accutane anyway and should
probably see your doctor if you still want to take this course of
treatment.
Hey george ive been looking at a lot of alternative methods to
fight acne. i tried everything including tretinoin or retin-a and
my initial breakout was the worst ive ever had and it was way to
harsh on my skin.. I know accutane gives you an initial breakout
also but i was wondering if taking a natural vitamin a supplement
will do the same because they’re so similar..?
I would be very cautious with taking Vitamin A The RDI is 2500
Ui
Vitamin A is in charge of the maintenance and repair of the
tissue which the skin is made of.
It strengthens the protective tissue of the skin and reduces the
sebum production, that’s why deficiency in vitamin A may
cause acne.
Another main factor for acne is stress and anxiety. In order to
relieve you can take Vitamin B.
Vitamin C is in charge of hundreds metabolic functions in the body.
Among those metabolic functions you can find the growth and repair
of the tissue.
And last but not least, Vitamin E, which enhances healing and
tissue repair.
Will taking vitamin A help adult acne and acne caused by taking
medications (i’m on equetro and cymbalta). My acne continues
to worsen and it is really starting to affect my life. Also- will
vitamin A help heal past scarring?
hey George I was wondering if I could cod liver oil (rich in Vit
A and omega 3, two important acne fighters)
since beta carotane, found in veggies, has transform to vitamin A
when needed, many acne sufferers have a weakened liver so the
chances are that the liver has a hard time transforming beta
carotane to vitamin A. The vitamin A found in cod liver oil is the
pure form so I will give it a try
thanks
I totally cut out dairy and high fat meats. I also ate tons of
vegetables. It really didn’t help my acne cysts (the severe
form of acne).
well i took vitamin A and beta carotene combined,i’ve
taken them for over a month and the combined total of international
units is over 200,000 and i’ve got no where so far and
i’ve started getting side affects so i’m very
disappointed in my results.
Taking vitamin A, at least in its natural form, doesn’t do
much damage and if you give it enough time you will be fine. It
just depends on how long you can take it for and how much time you
will have to monitor the effects.
As a note, once you start to reach 50,000-60,000IU the chance of
the dosage becoming toxic will increase the longer you stay on that
dosage so it would be best to make some changes to your diet to
compliment the vitamin A supplements. That way you could most
likely stick to the 10,000IU.
I used to have acne all over my cheeks along with swelling and a
bad itch that would never stopped. my doctor put me on roaccutane 2
times already and i did see improvement (along with a few side
effects like dry everything) but due to money issues, i
couldn’t and still can’t continue taking it.
I bought vitamin A (14 000 IU) and I’ve been taking one
capsule a day for the past 2 weeks, along with the proactiv system,
but i’m not seeing any improvement whatsoever. and my cheeks
are starting to itch again (very mildly this time)
i’m 25, 143lbs and I was wondering what would be a good
dosage for me?
Generally speaking, as long as someone is not pregnant or
planning to become pregnant, they can take up to 60,000 IU for a
long period without seeing any side-effects, but once you get up to
and above the 100,000 mark it is better to take the
pharmaceutical-grade accutane, which is designed specifically for
acne and developed under medical supervision.
Hi..I am suffering from mild acne and have just bought vitamin a
supplements(8,000IU).. Yesterday, I consumed 2 and felt sick all
day today.. I really want my acne to clear up because my confidence
has gone..Do you think that if I keep on taking them my body will
get used to them and I can keep on taking them??
Please help me..
My son has suffered with severe acne and we have tried every
medication and wash and nothing has helped. The Dr has suggested
accutane and of course there are concerns. He is type 1 diabetic
also. 6ft 135 pounds what is a safe and quick dosage for him and
what kind of anti-inflammatory. He is currently on a anti-biotic
perscribed by the Dr but this is his 3rd one. Nothing has worked
and I would like to give this a try.
I am 26 yr Male and have been suffering from Acen on my face.
7-8 months back I consulted to Dr and he gave me Isotrine-20 twice
a day. I completed the cource for almost 3-4 months, but later on I
felt of Gynecomestia. And I had to under go surgery. But my problem
of acen is still persist and m having very oily skin as well.
I was wondering if the effects will be permanent, like accutane,
or will I need a lifelong meaintenance? My acne is not too bad but
very persistent. I’ve had it for 14 years since i was 13.
Thanks!
GO TO A SKIN SPECIALIST BEFORE ITS TOO LATE !!
THE DEEP PITS AND CRATERS THAT FORM WITH SEVER ACNE WILL REMAIN
FOREVER.. STOP THE ACNE NOW!!!
hi George! I have acne problm since i was 13 but now i got rid
of it at the age of 16.For the treatment my dermatologist
prescribed me vitamin A capsule in a day and tretinoin cream,i
follow up the treatment for 12 months,during the treatment my skin
become too dry but my face is clear from acne now n i stop taking
the capsules but now my whole body’s skin colour becomes too
dull n my hairs are also falling.I’m really worried plz tell
me how to bring back my skin at the save side n also tell m how to
get rid of hair falling and improve my skin colour and my skin is
too oily telol me something about that also.
thank you.
Now the thing is that the recommended dosage is usually not
enough to make a huge difference unless you only have very light
acne. In my experience, you will probably need around 10,000
– 15,000IU to see quick and effective results. Depending on
your height and weight, even 20,000IU is OK but only take these
quantities for a short period (e.g. 1-2 months) as extended use at
this level, while still not nearly as severe as Accutane, is still
considered to be slightly dangerous. I recommend using this
possibly for 2-3 weeks until your acne goes down a bit and then
sticking to 10,000IU for maintenance until your prom. After that,
see how you go on the recommended 5,000IU and the healthy
foods.
Scabs in general, depending on severity, will take 2-3 days to
heal and come off. I would make sure that you wait this long before
doing anything otherwise you will probably have to deal with it for
another week, with the pimple coming back and then another scab. So
just keep restraining yourself for the time being and I think in a
few days you will see them come off.
George,i have light acne problem…but my face very
oily..how much doses of vitamin A to keep me from oily skin??? oily
skin is making me very ugly and dull..im planning to take 10000IU
of vitamin A everyday. is that dangerous???
i had acne treatment with accutane before for six months, the acne
had gone during the period, but after i stopped taking accutane,
the acne has come back, but just mild cases. what im worrying now
is my oily face, it makes me look like very dull and greasy..can i
use vitamin A supplement to reduce sebum production???
thank you.
I wouldn’t worry about beta carotene. There is virtually
no risk as it is a naturally occurring nutrient. If you are going
to be taking vitamin A, then it should be taken cautiously but for
beta carotene, it is safe.
Hey i just bought a bunch of vitamins after doing alot of
research. Everything i have been reading says that acne can be
cuased from defeciencys in Vitamins: A, b-1, b-6, b-12, C, and
Omega 3. So, i went out and got all of those vitmains. I was
wondering if anyone knows if its alright to take all of the
vitmains or how much to take. If u have any advice it would be much
appreciated, thank you
Hey everyone,
I have struggled with breaking out since I entered college. I would
have periods of having totally clear beautiful skin, to periods of
drastic, embarassing moderate to severe painful acne. I have just
graduated and the problem of acne seems to be getting worse. I have
tried everything from cremes to antibiotics. My doctor placed me on
birth control first before considering accutane to see if it is a
hormonal problem. However, that can take 4 months to see if
it’s effective. Therefore I saw a homeopathist MD who
prescribed me 100,000IU a day with a meal for 3 months. It has been
one month and my breakouts have gotten slightly worse, such as the
effects described with accutane. I am no longer getting painful
breakouts though so that’s a plus. Has anyone else taken such
a high dose for a period of time? I know it’s not exactly
safe, but high doses such as this are supposed to be similar to
taking accutane. Therefore if you don’t want to deal with
monthly doctor visits, money, and blood draws, maybe you could try
what I am trying. Hope it helps!
Yes, these foods, like other vegetables, are more effective when
eaten raw. The reason is that when plants are fresh they store
maximum nutrients. If you leave them unfrozen too long or if you
cook them the process causes a loss of these nutrients. Some ways
of cooking cause less nutrient loss than others but in general,
time, heat and water all have a negative effect.
hi again, this will probably be my last post:
two days ago i was literally ashamed to go out in public because of
my face. as soon as i stumbled upon this site i immediately started
the 3-day vegetable cleanse and started taking vitamin a along with
a few other vitamins to regenerate my skin. just like you said,
it’s day three and i see dramatic results in my skin. just
about all my scabs came off today and i have maybe only two left
that will go away tomorrow or the next day. i have been feeling so
desperate lately and i did not know the solution could be this
simple. thank you so much, my morale and confidence has now started
to improve again along with my skin improvements.
There will still be some red marks but these will fade with time
and are far less visible and far less irritating.
hey george i went out and bought some vitamin A today and i was
wondering how much i should take cuz in addition to my face i have
it pretty bad on my back and chest and arms. My dermatoligist said
i have acne rosacea he told me about accutane but i found it kinda
dangerous although ive had like 3 friends that had bad acne but got
rid of it with accutane but i still dont want accutane, will
vitamin A still help? also im 6 foot and bout 180 lbs, what would
you recommend as a safe dosage for me to take without being too
much?
What I found MOST helpful was switching to a majority
raw-vegetable diet and taking vitamin A supplements. An average
healthy diet will include at least 50% raw vegetables, and some
cooked. If you have another health condition at the same time I
would suggest switching to an 80% raw vegetable diet and balance
the remainder of your food intake.
Absolutely, these foods, like other vegetables, are more
effective when eaten in raw form. It is safe to use these
alternative resources.
I’m taking another multi vitamin which has 2500 IU of Vit
A. but nothing else besides that.
I’m gonna try with doubling the dosage and see what happens.
thanks
I read there are natural vitamin A in the form of pills. Is it
save to take?
Then again, if you are worried or want to be safe just start at
the 5,000IU or take beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is organic form
vitamin A which is far weaker and has zero negative effects at any
level on consumption. Vitamin A is more effective but like I said,
if you are concerned just start with something small and see how
you go from there.
Start out with just the one per day (I prefer on an empty
stomach but usually with a meal is recommended) and you should see
a slight improvement, especially if you are already in shape. If
the improvement is not significant enough after the first 1-2
weeks, increase the dosage to 2 per day, and then again after 2
weeks to 3. At this dosage there is still very little risk to you
so long as you do not stay on this level for 6 months or more. And
depending on the severity of your breakout, 2 per day should show
you a significant improvement.
ONE SIDE EFFECT OF RO ACCUTANCE NOBODY CARES TO MENTION AND IS
THE MOST DANGEROUS …