The Psoriasis Site

Diet and body weight is likely to have a bearing on the risk of developing psoriasis. In a study, it appears that obesity doubles the risk of developing psoriasis. By contrast, another study showed that weight at the onset of the disease was normal, but adults suffering from psoriasis was fatter than people without psoriasis. The diet can have significant effects on various chronic diseases, including psoriasis. Many try treating themselves with the help of dietary changes, dietary supplements or herbal remedies.

Red Vegetables May Help

Red vegetables like tomatoes and carrots, according to a study, has a certain protective effect against psoriasis outbreaks. The underlying cause is still uncertain, but could possibly be due to the presence of beta-carotene or other so-called antioxidants, which inhibit the formation of reactive substances in the body (beta-carotene also found in yellow vegetables, as carrots). Beta carotene is converted in the body including vitamin A, which in high doses has an inhibitory effect on psoriasis.

Gluten

Gluten is a protein, which is mainly found in wheat and rye flour. It is not found in oats, buckwheat, corn or rice. In the 60’s people suffering from psoriasis was treated with gluten-free sk turkey diet (turkey, cream and juices) and some got better. Based on these observations, research has shown that some of those who suffer from psoriasis have a silent gluten allergy, which, after strict gluten-free diet is better in their psoriasis. The diagnosis should be investigated and verified with blood tests and a small sample psoriasis diet before going all out. Since it is often difficult to adhere to a gluten-free diet, you should first have a diagnosis of gluten allergy before a completely changing your diet. Particularly when there is only a few psoriasis patients that really has a genuine, underlying gluten allergy.

Omega 3

A high content of marine fats, fish oils with the so-called omega 3 fatty acids, in food have some dampening effect on psoriasis. For example, eskimoes a very low incidence of both psoriasis and cardiovascular disease, which has been linked to a large intake of marine fats. There are also scientific support for this in the studies, both in joint and skin disorders caused by psoriasis. It is believed that omega 3 fatty acids may reduce inflammation. However we see no effect on psoriasis rashes if one anoints himself with creams or ointments containing these fats.