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Lifestyle interventions, specifically the Mediterranean diet and moderate-to-vigorous exercise, improve psoriasis symptoms and quality of life, independent of weight loss.
Start with lifestyle changes. Adopt a Mediterranean diet, which has anti-inflammatory properties that can help your psoriasis regardless of weight loss. Aim for 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, plus strength training. If sweating bothers your skin, try swimming or other low-impact activities. Be patient and gradual to avoid discouragement.
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It is important to note that the Mediterranean diet has been shown to alleviate psoriasis symptoms, regardless of weight loss. This may be due to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the foods that make up the diet.
Why this rating
Based on systematic reviews and observational studies.
Source
Management of Obesity in Psoriasis Consultations
Joana Nicolau et al. · Dermatology and Therapy · 2026
DOI 10.1007/s13555-026-01664-7
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Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
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