Complete psoriasis relief
Skin care professionals use fumaric acid in their clinical practice to relieve itching scaling and the discomfort of psoriasis.
For more than 30 years, fumaric acid has been used as a psoriasis treatment in Germany and the Netherlands. Fumaric acid is important in the citric acid cycle, which plays a pivotal role in cellular energy production. Therefore, fumaric acid is likely present in every cell of the body. Normally, fumaric acid is formed in the skin after sunlight exposure. In psoriasis patients, however, this process is defective and prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light is necessary in order to produce fumaric acid.
Extensive research has confirmed fumaric acid's benefits. In one multicenter, prospective study of 70 psoriasis patients, fumaric acid-supplemented patients showed an overall 80% decrease in the amount and severity of psoriasis after four months. In a larger study, 285 psoriasis patients were treated with fumaric acid and a restricted diet. This treatment strongly reduced the symptoms in 80% of the subjects, with 52 patients experiencing complete and long-lasting disappearance of psoriatic lesions as long as the patients adhered to the restricted diet.
In European clinical studies of fumaric acid treatment, researchers obtained the best results when patients consumed the proper diet. Psoriasis patients should avoid pepper, cloves, nutmeg, mustard, caraway seeds, licorice, cinnamon, paprika, pre-spiced dishes such as luncheon meats, salami and bullion cubes, mayonnaise, orange syrup, lemon flavoring or extract, all nuts except almonds and coconut, citrus fruit skins, artificial or canned citrus fruit juice, wine, brandy, champagne, sherry, port, and orange liqueur.
Dose-related gastrointestinal complaints and flushing, which decrease in frequency through the course of treatment, are the most common side effects of fumaric acid treatment. Fumaric acid is found naturally in the human body and is used as a food additive. It is on the FDA's generally recognized as safe list. As one group of researchers stated, "Fumaric acid derivatives were found to be effective and safe in the treatment of psoriasis."
Recommended dosage: during the first three weeks is one capsule per day before breakfast with plenty of fluids. Increase by one capsule at two-to-three week intervals. Maximum dose is six to seven capsules per day.
| Supplement Facts |
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| Serving Size:1 Capsule |
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| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
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| Fumaric Acid | 500 | mg | * |
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| *Daily Value not established |
Other Ingredients:
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (vegetarian capsule).
Contains no added sugar, starch, salt, wheat, gluten, corn, coloring, dairy products, flavoring or preservatives.
Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry and dark place. Keep out of reach of children.
