Study Links Mineral Deficiencies to Increased Risk of Inflammatory Skin Conditions

Micronutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, coenzyme Q10, lysine, proline, zinc, and selenium are essential for maintaining healthy skin. Levels of vitamin D in patients suffering from the inflammatory skin disease psoriasis have been shown to be seven times lower than in healthy people, for example. A clear link has been demonstrated between reduced levels of vitamin D and the clinical severity of psoriasis.

Vitamin D is also important in eczema, with studies showing that supplementing this micronutrient can help improve symptoms. Researchers have similarly found that intake of vitamin E may lower the risk for atopic dermatitis.

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