Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition where white blood cells mistakenly attack the skin cells causing scaling on the skin's surface. Therefore, consuming nutrients that help to modulate the immune system and decrease inflammation can be beneficial to people who have psoriasis. Turmeric (found in Landish Fermented Turmeric Ginger Latte Mix) may be beneficial for people with skin diseases like psoriasis because of its high concentration in curcumin, which has shown to decrease inflammation and help to modulate the immune system (1)(2)(3).
Our Wild-Caught Marine Collagen may be helpful for people experiencing psoriasis, as collagen has been shown to improve skin hydration, density, elasticity and structure (4). Although research on the effect that collagen has on psoriasis specifically is still limited, collagen is often recommended to people who have skin issues because of its ability to improve skin health.
Consuming adequate amounts of protein (the general consensus among nutritionists is 1 g per 2 pounds of body weight daily) is also important in treating skin issues like psoriasis. Landish products that are good source of quality protein include our Wild-Caught Marine Collagen, Cricket Powder Nutritional Shake and California Spirulina Nutritional Shake.
Referenced sources:
Thangapazham, R, Sharma, A, et al (2007). Beneficial role of curcumin in skin diseases.
Chainani-Wu, N (2003). Safety and anti-inflammatory activity of curcumin: a component of tumeric (Curcuma longa).
Jagetia, G, Aggarwal, B (2007). “Spicing Up” of the Immune System by Curcumin. Journal of Clinical Immunology.
Asserin, J, Lati, E (2015). The effect of oral collagen peptide supplementation on skin moisture and the dermal collagen network: evidence from an ex vivo model and randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials.