Intake of Probiotic and Prebiotic Foods in Psoriasis Patients: A Case-Control Study in Romania

  • Mihaela Cristina BUHAȘ “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca
  • Adelin Rareș CANDREA Bachelor Program in Nutrition and Dietetics, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca
  • Alexandru TĂTARU “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca
  • Anamaria BOBOIA Marketing and Legislation, „Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca
  • Andreea BOCA Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca
  • Doina MIERE Hygiene, Nutrition, „Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca
  • Laura Ioana GAVRILAȘ Hygiene, Nutrition, „Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca
Keywords: psoriasis, prebiotic food, probiotic foods

Abstract

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease which highly impacts the quality of life of psoriatic patients. Although the pathogenesis of psoriasis is multifactorial, recent evidence suggest that alterations in the intestinal microbiome play an important role suggesting a clear status of dysbiosis associated with the disease. This study aimed to assess the frequency of probiotic and prebiotic food consumption in psoriasis patients in Romania (n = 122), with an emphasis on potential dietary risk or protective factors linked with psoriasis. The results showed that consuming fermented and probiotic foods, such as fermented dairy products, kombucha, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, may have an essential role in limiting or alleviating psoriasis symptoms. Future research should also investigate this relationship, considering other food groups, such as fish, meat, and fats, using a national validated food frequency questionnaire.

Author Biographies

Mihaela Cristina BUHAȘ, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca

Department of Dermatology

Alexandru TĂTARU, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca

Department of Dermatology

Anamaria BOBOIA, Marketing and Legislation, „Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca

Department of Pharmaceutical Management

Andreea BOCA, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca

Department of Pharmacology

Doina MIERE, Hygiene, Nutrition, „Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca

Department of Bromatology

Laura Ioana GAVRILAȘ, Hygiene, Nutrition, „Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca

Department of Bromatology

Published
2023-11-19