Observational studies have demonstrated that people with psoriasis consume a lower amount of foods typically found in a Mediterranean diet (e.g., olive oil, fruits, fish, nuts, and whole grains).[1][2] Research using dietary interventions found that a hypocaloric diet in overweight or obese people with psoriasis or a gluten-free diet in people with a gluten sensitivity shows the most promise for helping reduce symptoms of psoriasis.[3] It is recommended that changes in diet should be used alongside standard medical treatments.[3]
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- ^Luigi Barrea, Nicola Balato, Carolina Di Somma, Paolo Emidio Macchia, Maddalena Napolitano, Maria Cristina Savanelli, Katherine Esposito, Annamaria Colao, Silvia SavastanoNutrition and psoriasis: is there any association between the severity of the disease and adherence to the Mediterranean diet?J Transl Med.(2015 Jan 27)
- ^Adam R Ford, Michael Siegel, Jerry Bagel, Kelly M Cordoro, Amit Garg, Alice Gottlieb, Lawrence J Green, Johann E Gudjonsson, John Koo, Mark Lebwohl, Wilson Liao, Arthur M Mandelin 2nd, Joseph A Markenson, Nehal Mehta, Joseph F Merola, Ronald Prussick, Caitriona Ryan, Sergio Schwartzman, Evan L Siegel, Abby S Van Voorhees, Jashin J Wu, April W ArmstrongDietary Recommendations for Adults With Psoriasis or Psoriatic Arthritis From the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation: A Systematic ReviewJAMA Dermatol.(2018 Aug 1)