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Role of Vitamin D Levels In Defence Against Psoriasis

Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

According to a research published in Journal of dermatological treatments increasing vitamin D intake could reduce the symptoms of chronic inflammatory skin condition psoriasis.

Vitamin D incorporated into a cream or ointment is also a relatively effective treatment for psoriasis, yet no one had investigated whether vitamin D supplementation might be of similar benefit.

Dr Michelle Ingram, who conducted the research as part of her PhD in Nutritional Science says,” Vitamin D may be beneficial for some people with psoriasis yet make no difference for others. It was not clear from our data why there might have been a difference in response – understanding the variability of response to psoriasis treatments in general is a long-term challenge and one that future research will hopefully be able to address”

 Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for Vitamin D
Age Male Female Pregnancy Lactation
0–12 months* 400 IU
(10 mcg)		 400 IU
(10 mcg)		    
1–13 years 600 IU
(15 mcg)		 600 IU
(15 mcg)		    
14–18 years 600 IU
(15 mcg)		 600 IU
(15 mcg)		 600 IU
(15 mcg)		 600 IU
(15 mcg)
19–50 years 600 IU
(15 mcg)		 600 IU
(15 mcg)		 600 IU
(15 mcg)		 600 IU
(15 mcg)
51–70 years 600 IU
(15 mcg)		 600 IU
(15 mcg)		    
>70 years 800 IU
(20 mcg)		 800 IU
(20 mcg)		    

* Adequate Intake (AI)

How Go About Adding Vitamin D in Diet?

Sunlight is the most common and efficient source of vitamin D. The richest food sources of vitamin D are fish oil and fatty fish. Here is a list of foods with good levels of vitamin D:

Consult your doctor before taking any medication.

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