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Central Obesity Fuels Psoriatic Inflammation
- Central obesity fat cells act like an endocrine organ producing inflammation cytokines.
- High glycemic foods and processed foods increase inflammation linked to psoriatic disease.
Nutrition Complements Medical Treatment
- Nutrition complements medical treatment but often cannot replace it in psoriasis.
- Higher obesity correlates with worse psoriasis severity and poor treatment responses.
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.