Curcumin May Benefit Psoriasis Sufferers
- Jason Siczkowycz
- Jan 31
- 1 min read
In this randomized clinical trial, Curcumin Phytosome was "demonstrated to be effective as an adjuvant therapy for the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris and to significantly reduce serum levels of IL-22". The participants took 1 capsule 2X per day, totaling 1000mg per day. Lowering IL-22 (Interleukin 22, an immune cytokine), is important for those with psoriasis as it is a "risk gene and important mediator in psoriasis": 22 Again: IL-22 as a Risk Gene and Important Mediator in Psoriasis - ScienceDirect. Considering that psoriasis may involve an imbalanced gut barrier, curcumin may also help because it has a balancing effect on the gut barrier.
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