Synopsis
Recent research indicates that a diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean meats, while low in salt and sugar, can decrease psoriasis severity. This chronic skin condition affects millions globally and may be influenced by dietary choices.Key Takeaways
- A plant-rich diet may help lower psoriasis severity.
- High intake of red and processed meats linked to worsened symptoms.
- Dietary assessments could enhance patient care.
- Research supports dietary changes as part of psoriasis management.
- Further studies needed on plant-based diets and psoriasis.
New Delhi, Feb 22 (NationPress) A diet abundant in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and lean meats, while being low in salt and sugar, can aid in diminishing the severity of psoriasis—a chronic skin condition—according to recent research.
Psoriasis is a persistent inflammatory skin ailment that leads to flaky patches of skin that develop into scales. This condition, impacting millions across the globe, is thought to stem from an issue with the immune system.
The research, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, indicated that higher consumption of red and processed meats correlated with more severe psoriasis symptoms. Conversely, diets rich in plant-based foods and low in saturated fats notably mitigated the severity.
"Our results highlight the potential advantages of dietary changes in enhancing patient outcomes," stated Sylvia Zanesco, a doctoral candidate from the Department of Nutritional Sciences at King's College London, UK.
"Considering the effects of psoriasis on both physical and psychological health, integrating dietary evaluations into standard care could provide patients with extra support in managing their condition," she added.
The research team examined data from 257 adults living with psoriasis who had filled out an online questionnaire. They discovered significant links between diet quality and psoriasis severity.
This study adds to the expanding evidence that supports dietary changes as a complementary approach in managing psoriasis, potentially easing the disease's severity and enhancing patients' overall quality of life.
Professor Wendy Hall, a Professor of Nutritional Sciences at King's College London, emphasized that this research provides crucial evidence indicating a role for dietary guidance in addition to conventional clinical care.
As the findings validate that diet significantly influences psoriasis symptom management, Hall underscored the necessity for further studies to comprehend the critical role of diets rich in healthy plant foods in alleviating psoriasis symptoms through controlled clinical trials.
