Pso: Let's Talk Food - Examining the evidence for nutrition in psoriasis

Consultant Dermatologist and nutrition expert, Dr Thiviyani Maruthappu, and Professor of Health Psychology/Behavioural Medicine at Cardiff University, Professor Christine Bundy, discuss the role of nutrition in psoriasis with Psoriasis Association Chief Executive, Helen McAteer.

Dr Maruthappu and Prof Bundy discuss the evidence for nutrition in psoriasis, including whether any specific diets or supplements are helpful in managing psoriasis, and explain what practical changes you could make to your own diet.

The following questions are discussed in this video:

1. Is there evidence for nutrition in psoriasis? (1:21)
2. What is a Mediterranean diet? (6:34)
3. Do supplements help with psoriasis? (11:36)
4. Practical tips - what changes could people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis start today, and how can they start? (18:14)
5. What research is taking place in this area, and how can people get involved? (22:48)

Dr Maruthappu and Professor Bundy take questions from the floor (28:10)

This video was originally recorded during a Facebook Live session for Psoriasis Awareness Week 2021, which focused on lifestyle factors that may be important to consider when living with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, including diet and exercise.