Micronutrients & recovery
Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet, specifically through increased consumption of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and fish, is independently associated with lower severity of psoriasis (measured by PASI score) and lower systemic inflammation (measured by CRP levels).
If you have psoriasis, increasing your intake of extra virgin olive oil and fish may help reduce skin severity and inflammation. This is not just about weight loss, but about specific anti-inflammatory compounds in these foods. Try to use EVOO as your main cooking oil and eat fish at least three times a week.
Among all items of the PREDIMED questionnaire, EVOO (r2=0.548, β=−0.741, p<0.001), and fish consumption (r2=0.139, β=−0.372, p=0.005) have an independent predictive value for PASI score and CRP levels, respectively.
Why this rating
Cross-sectional observational study with a small sample size (n=62), limiting causal inference.
Source
Nutrition and psoriasis: is there any association between the severity of the disease and adherence to the Mediterranean diet?
Luigi Barrea et al. · Journal of Translational Medicine · 2015
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