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My patients often ask about alternative treatments for psoriasis, including oral vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils, but there are few evidence-based studies to offer any guidance.
A March 2014 study of diet and psoriasis was published that examined the extent to which each of these common nutritional supplements has been studied for the treatment of psoriasis.
It appears that fish oil may offer some benefit to psoriasis patients and vitamin D shows some promise, but more controlled trials are needed before any supplements can be routinely recommended as safe and effective.