Highlights
- •A vegan diet, which includes a wide variety of plant foods, provides ideal nutrients for skin diseases such as acne, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis.
- •The supplementation of vitamin B12, recommended in those who follow a vegan diet, seems to have a protective role.
- •Avoiding the intake of foods of animal origin and their derivatives is protective against the development of numerous skin diseases.
Abstract
Plant-based diets and veganism are receiving increased attention for many reasons.
Leading international nutrition organizations have determined that a well-planned
and balanced plant-based diet is protective against such chronic diseases as obesity,
diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Many physicians may be unaware of its potential
advantages especially in the field of dermatology, and for this reason, the vegan
diet is often discouraged. Although the literature about diet in dermatology is limited,
the introduction of foods of plant origin, vitamin B12 supplements, and elimination
of animal products may have a protective role in skin diseases. There may be many
benefits of a vegan diet for patients with acne, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis.
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Edited by Stephen P. Stone, MD
Declarations of interest: none
Funding: none
Acknowledgments
Dr. Rebecca McConnell, Bronson Healthcare Michigan, assisted in the writing.
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