| Fish oil and psoriasis seem like the odd couple whose | | | | inflammation in other parts of the body which may |
| names should never be mentioned in the same | | | | have an indirect positive impact on chronic psoriasis. |
| sentence. Psoriasis of course is a common chronic, | | | | The question does come to mind as to whether or not |
| non contagious skin disorder seen on the scalp, knees, | | | | there is any evidence to support this theory. Let's take |
| elbows, and lower back. It is characterized by scaling | | | | a look. |
| skin and appears when cells form too rapidly and pile | | | | There is very little research on fish omega 3 fatty |
| up on the surface of the skin. Psoriasis is sometimes | | | | acids and psoriasis, and as far as that goes very little |
| seen on the toenails and fingernails, though it is not as | | | | on treating skin disorders with omega 3 fish |
| common on these extremities. But what about fish oil | | | | supplements. Nevertheless, there are a couple of small |
| and psoriasis? | | | | studies worth noting. One study involving 50 people |
| The link between fish oil and psoriasis lies in the | | | | using conventional medications to treat their psoriasis |
| relationship between fish oil and its ability to reduce | | | | were given 700 mg of DHA/EPA fish oil daily for 2 |
| inflammation. The truth of the matter is that no one | | | | months showed significant improvement in over 8 out |
| really knows what causes psoriasis but most | | | | of 10 instances. In a second small study involving photo |
| dermatologists believe it is likely genetic in cause but | | | | dermatitis and omega 3 fatty acid fish supplements it |
| triggered by a number of factors that signal the | | | | was determined that those taking the DHA/EPA |
| immune system to cause inflammation in the skin. This | | | | supplement were far less sensitive to UV rays. Don't |
| in turn causes the skin to shed too rapidly. Common | | | | go and throw your sunscreen in the trash quite yet! |
| triggers include systemic infections such as strep | | | | The study also found that convention sunscreens |
| throat, emotional stress, injuries to the skin, as well as | | | | protect the skin from damaging rays much more |
| certain medications. | | | | effectively than omega 3 fish supplements. |
| The link between fish oil and psoriasis revolves around | | | | In conclusion, it appears that fish oil and psoriasis may |
| the idea that the omega 3 fatty acids contained in cold | | | | be linked through the common theme of inflammation, |
| water fatty fish (DHA/EPA) such as salmon, mackerel, | | | | and indeed it appears that omega 3 rich supplements |
| cod, tuna, and hoki reduce inflammation in the area | | | | can help. Affordability, availability, and safety all make |
| affected by the psoriasis. Fish oil high in these two | | | | pure DHA fish oil a natural option for psoriasis worth |
| beneficial omega 3 fatty acids also reduces | | | | considering. |