Evidence supporting the use of: Carotenoids
For the health condition: Psoriasis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
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Carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene, are antioxidant pigments found in many fruits and vegetables. Their use in psoriasis is supported by some scientific evidence, though the data is limited and not yet conclusive. Several small studies and clinical observations have indicated that carotenoids may help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, both of which are implicated in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. For instance, research has shown that patients with psoriasis often have lower blood levels of antioxidants, including carotenoids, and higher levels of oxidative damage markers. Supplementation with certain carotenoids has been reported to improve skin health and modulate immune responses in some studies, but these are generally small-scale or preliminary in nature.

Despite these findings, there is insufficient high-quality, large-scale clinical trial evidence to recommend carotenoids as a primary or stand-alone treatment for psoriasis. Most scientific support is indirect, focusing on their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties rather than direct clinical improvement in psoriasis severity. Thus, while there is scientific rationale and some early evidence supporting their use as adjunct therapy, carotenoids are not currently considered a mainstream or definitive treatment for psoriasis. More robust clinical trials are required to clarify their therapeutic value in this condition.

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