Psoriasis Uncovered

Ep 196 "Facts About Nutrition, Diets and Psoriatic Disease"

Jun 6, 2023
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INSIGHT

Cyclic Link Between Psoriasis and Obesity

  • Psoriasis and obesity have a cyclic relationship mediated by inflammation and comorbidities like depression.
  • Joint pain limits exercise, increasing obesity and worsening psoriasis.
ADVICE

Low-Calorie Diet Improves Psoriasis

  • Adopt a hypocaloric diet of 800-1400 calories daily to reduce central obesity.
  • Weight loss through this diet improves psoriasis severity and quality of life.
INSIGHT

Weight Loss and Mediterranean Diet Benefits

  • Weight loss reduces psoriasis risk and improves treatment effectiveness.
  • Mediterranean diet correlates inversely with psoriasis severity and is highly beneficial.
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