Anti-inflammatory supplements can help psoriasis

From dailyherald.com

By Dr. Eve Glazier and Dr. Elizabeth Ko

Hello, dear readers, and welcome back to the monthly letters column. We continue to get questions about the coronavirus vaccine and virus variants, and we'll address them in a separate column soon. This time, though, we'll focus on non-virus questions and concerns.

• In response to a column about psoriasis, a reader asked about natural remedies. "I have severe psoriasis but am terrified to take a biologic," she wrote. "Is there a safe anti-inflammatory herbal product that could help?" Biologic drugs use biotechnology to act on a wide range of cellular processes. They can be quite effective, but some people aren't comfortable using them. Since psoriasis is a skin disorder rooted in inflammation, anti-inflammatory supplements may be useful in some cases. Turmeric, a flowering plant used as a cooking spice, contains a powerful anti-inflammatory called curcumin. It, along with ginger and omega-3 fatty acids, have the best data as natural approaches to psoriasis management. Aloe extract cream and barberry, also known as Oregon grape, both have anti-inflammatory properties and may be helpful. Before you add supplements to your treatment regimen, check with your health care provider. They can help you decide which ones to try, and how to use them.

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