Meeting abstract
INGREDIENTS OF FOOD AND SUPPLEMENTS NUTRITION IN SUPPORT OF TREAT-MENT OF SIGNIFICANT SKIN DISEASES
Midhat Jasic
; Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Lejla Bedak
; Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ivan Vukoja
; Požega General Hospital Pžega, Croatia
Emilija Spasesa Aleksovska
; ZADA Pharmaceutical doo Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mirsad Sljivic
; JZU Zivinice Health Center, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Nejra Hodzic
; Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Marizela Sabanovic
; Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Abstract
Introduction: Constant exposure to stress, inadequate nutrition with a lack of essential nutrients and protective ingredients, and intake of refined foods can affect the health and appearance of the skin. Therefore, in support of the treatment of some skin diseases, it is important to recommend diet and the use of dietary supplements.
Objective and methods of work: The aim of the paper was to collect and analyze expert and scientific information related to nutrition and nutritional supplements that can be used in the most common skin diseases.
Results and Discussion: There are numerous diseases and conditions that can be expressed on the skin. The most common skin diseases that cause patients to see doctors and pharmacists are atopic dermatitis, acne, eczema, psoriasis, herpes and skin cancer.
In addition to medical, for treatment of atopic dermatitis and eczema, recommended to consume food ingredients and dietary supplements such as: vitamins (pyridoxine, ascorbic acid and tocopherol), minerals (selenium and zinc), carotenoids astaxanthin and beta-carotene, and from herbal preparations Mary goldflower and Primrose Evening oil. Vitamin E, zinc and selenium are most commonly recom-mended in the treatment of acne, while for herpes lysine, vitamins C and E, mineral zinc, and from herbal preparations, Balm beaves and St. John's wort.
In the treatment of psoriasis, it is recommended to avoid citrus, and of the dietary supplements, the most commonly recommended consumption of fish oil, omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants especially vitamins C and E, selenium and zinc minerals, and herbal preparations of Milk Thistle.
For most of skin diseases, foods that are immunostimulants, foods rich in antioxidants and antimicro-bial ingredients from foods are recommended.
There are other skin diseases where nutrition can contribute to treatment such as porphyria, rosacea, and diseases whose symptoms are reflected through the skin.
Conclusion: Nutrition has an important impact on skin health and appearance. Well-chosen dietary supplements combined with a healthy and balanced diet can produce good results in supporting the treatment of skin diseases.
Keywords
skin; skin diseases; nutritional supplements
Hrčak ID:
232988
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Publication date:
31.12.2019.
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