Physical Activity and Diet

Despite research connecting diets with high-sugar and moderate fat content (i.e., Western Diet) to skin and joint inflammation in animal models – and a high level of interest in dietary approaches to managing psoriasis among those living with the disease, there is a scarcity of evidence regarding the efficacy of specific diets in the management of psoriasis.

Given that many comorbid conditions associated with psoriasis (e.g., CVD, diabetes, and metabolic disorder) may be managed in part through diet, improving our understanding of dietary interventions for psoriasis could improve our ability to improve the health status of individuals with psoriasis and potentially reduce the risk of these conditions among individuals with psoriasis.

Study: The Impact of Diet on Psoriasis Inflammation

The traditional Western diet alters the gut microbiome, which may influence psoriatic inflammation.

What’s the Deal with the Anti-Inflammatory Diet?

A few kernels of diet truths and some foods with anti-inflammatory properties.

Metabolic Syndrome and PsA

The relationship between body size and psoriatic arthritis disease severity.

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