Honestly, though we hear a lot of claims and success stories regarding successful diet-based treatment of Psoriasis, the fact remains that very minimal scientific researches have been done to substantiate those claims. The challenge is in alienating a psoriasis diet amongst the various factors responsible for occurrence as well as the cure of psoriasis. Yet it may be beneficial, from a statistical point of view, to know what  diet can alleviate or aggravate the skins’ diseased condition.

Psoriasis – as we know it – is the raised, red patchy, and lesion covered state of the skin. Statistically, 2% or 3% of world population (approximately 125 million people) suffer from this non-contagious condition. Over 7.5 million people in America are affected. Psoriasis diet is not the only approach to treating this condition but it is not harmful to try it out as long as it does not affect the overall well being of the body. Apart from genetics being the reason, it may also be caused owing to metabolic disorder.

Therefore, many dermatologists begin by prescribing psoriasis diet to help cleanse the overall body. They also suggest weight-loss as weight gain flares up psoriasis.

In the core diet, dietitians suggest to avoid acidic and gluten-producing foods like caffeine, coke, sugar, white flour, and alcohol as they worsen the situation. And they ask to increase the intake of water and fiber items like leafy vegetables, carrots, beet, and cucumbers serve well as psoriasis diet. Similarly psoriasis diet comprising of raw vegetables, lettuce, sprouts, and coconut milk do well to improve the itchy skin condition. As a rule of thumb, any food item that is difficult to be digested by the body – like butter, red meat, eggs – should be avoided. Also, Gluten free diet helps to improve the condition. Hence, food items like pasta, beer, barley, and white flour items should be avoided. Needless to say, this demands a high degree of self-discipline and radical change in the patients lifestyle.

‘Supplementary diet items’, as psoriasis diet items, have varying results. Supplementary items include essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, proteins, and herbal supplements. Fish oil usage has demonstrated mild to moderate improvement in the ailing condition. Shark cartilage has anti-inflammatory attributes and has shown positive results in treating psoriasis but comes with nausea and rashes.

Turmeric, doctor prescribed multi-vitamin tablets and zinc-based tablets also work towards improving psoriasis. With psoriasis, the levels of vitamin B, C and E drop low and therefore Granular Lecithin is important part of psoriasis diet.

Finally, it should be realized that there is nothing is magic psoriasis diet or one food item that cures psoriasis. Dermatologist will suggest different food items to different patients based on their body condition, history, food allergies, and other factors. Psoriasis diet just reinforces meaning of well balanced diet in life.