Dietary behavior and the course of psoriasis

Abstract

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory and autoimmune disease that affects approximately 2% of the world’s population. The pathogenesis of this disease is complex, and despite the many mechanisms responsible for the development of psoriasis have been explained, it is still not fully understood. Scientific publications provide more and more recent information on the molecular mechanisms of psoriasis and the relationship between the course of the disease and eating habits. The aim of the study was to determine the influence of eating habits on the course of psoriasis and to present compounds that have proven effectiveness in alleviating the course of this disease. Numerous reports indicate that certain eating disorders affect the course of the disease It is suggested that a properly balanced diet, providing the right amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, micro and macro elements, may have anti-inflammatory effects and not only significantly reduce the severity of psoriasis lesions, but also increase the patient’s comfort of life.