Psoriasis and Diet WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Psoriasis and Diet
Although many believe that their psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis can be cured by diet, experts say that there is simply no evidence to support this belief.1 Most physicians agree that a healthy diet and exercise plan can have beneficial results for psoriasis patients, though.1 Before beginning any diet plan, be certain to discuss the foods involved with your physician in order to be sure there will be no negative interactions with your medications. Grapefruit juice, for example, can increase the amount of cyclosporine absorbed in the body.2
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- If you are taking methotrexate for your psoriasis, consider adding foods to your diet which are high in folic acid, as methotrexate inhibits the body's absorption of the B vitamins.2
- As long as 'psoriasis diets' are not harmful and provide a well balanced diet, most physicians agree that, while the diet may not help, it won't hurt.1
- Physicians do advise that if your symptoms seem to worsen after eating certain foods, you should limit your intake and see if the results continue.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 WebMD: Psoriasis and Your Diet
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 National Psoriasis Foundation: Medication and Diet
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- Last update: Nov. 10, 2009
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Diet and Psoriasis, Do Psoriasis Diets Work, Psoriasis Diet
- Last update: Nov. 10, 2009
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