Worldwide, there are millions of people suffering from psoriasis, a disease difficult to manage, which also affects the quality of life. Any improvement counts when it comes to this condition. Now, scientists have discovered that the severity of the disease is closely related to vitamin D deficiency.
One study found that eating foods rich in vitamin D or taking supplements could be helpful for people with psoriasis.
The analysis, which included nearly 500 people with psoriasis, showed a relationship between increasing psoriasis severity and decreasing levels of vitamin D as measured by blood tests, writes Sci Tech Daily.
Vitamin D is thought to influence the development of skin diseases by affecting the body’s immune response and through direct effects on cells involved in skin repair.
The researchers also found that patients with the least body surface area affected by psoriasis had the highest vitamin D levels, while those with the most affected area had the lowest average vitamin D levels.
Although toxicity from dietary vitamin D is rare, researchers advise people with psoriasis to consult with their doctors and dermatologists before taking these supplements.
2023-08-02 21:02:00
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