Psoriasis: The best type of food to alleviate condition - symptoms to spot
20.08.2022 - 16:43
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NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) say around 1. 3 to 2. 2 percent of people in the UK have psoriasis, the equivalent of around one and a half million people.
Psoriasis is often a painful and uncomfortable condition whereby the skin develops dry flaky patches which can vary in severity and position. Furthermore, in common with gout or arthritis, psoriasis is chronic, meaning patients can live with it for a long time. Express.
co. uk has been speaking to nutritionist Melissa Snover of Nourished to find out which foods can help alleviate symptoms of the condition when they arise. However, before one tackles the best foods to manage symptoms, first one must know the symptoms.
Psoriasis is more than just flaky skin, there are different types of psoriasis including plaque psoriasis which normally forms on the elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back. These are normally itchy or sore and, in severe cases, may crack and bleed; this is the most common form of psoriasis. Other common forms of the condition include:• Scalp psoriasis• Nail psoriasis• Inverse psoriasis• Pustular psoriasis.
With regard to which foods in question are best recommended for alleviating the condition, Ms Snover lists those which are easily available in most local supermarkets. © Getty Images A father and son cooking and psoriasis. Speaking to Express.
co. uk she said: "Wholegrain foods, fruits and vegetables, beans, lentils, fish, lean protein, plant-based proteins such as tofu or tempeh, nuts and seeds are all foods which help combat inflammation and contribute to a healthy balanced diet. "Some studies have seen that certain patients show an elevated sensitivity to gluten, and symptoms of their psoriasis improving with a gluten-free
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