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What may be lurking at the root of psoriasis?

Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by itchy, scaly skin plaques. The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown; however, more and more evidence suggests that the immune system can be a culprit when it is chronically stimulated, causing an overproduction of cytokines, which maintains an inflammatory environment.

According to a new study published in the journal International Immunology, researchers have discovered more evidence that a cytokine called IL-17A is especially critical in the pathogenesis of psoriasis.

In this study, researchers cultured normal keratinocytes with a mixture of six different cytokines known to be involved in psoriasis and, as a result, found that this caused the expression of psoriasis-related genes. The research team identified a group of psoriasis-related genes in keratinocytes that are regulated by IL-17A. One of these genes in particular, called NFKBIZ, was found to have a significant role in the IL-17A pathway. This gene encodes a protein that plays a well-known role in regulating the body's immune response to infection.

What appears to happen with most autoimmune conditions is that there are multiple triggers chronically stimulating the immune system over a long period of time in multiple ways. As a result, the immune system goes into an overloaded, overwhelmed state and loses its ability to function.

If we know what causes the immune system to attack itself and we know some of the triggers that cause a malfunction in the immune system, we can then strive to successfully treat these conditions.

There are various autoimmune diseases within all specialties, and all of these are looked at differently. Nevertheless, they all have the same common triggers. Therefore, we can take a similar approach in working with all autoimmune conditions.

Nutrient to Consider

There are only a few natural products that have demonstrated such a wide range of protective properties as those containing curcumin. This powerful component of the Indian spice turmeric provides anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidant effects that modulate cytokine and chemokine production, and as a result balances the Th-1 and Th-2 T helper cells further downstream.

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Recently I am seeing companies post that they have "the best" collagen product on the market because their collagen is the only one that has 9 essential amino acids.
Well, this is misleading. ALL collagen products have 9 essential amino acids. The BEST? How so? Is yours backed by science? Let's discuss.

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In collaboration with expert nutrition and cosmetic scientists from Chia Nan University in Taiwan, Isagenix has clinically demonstrated the skin health benefits of Collagen Elixir in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The study was recently published in the Journal of Food Science and Nutrition.
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✨ Why is the microbiome important? ✨

🔍 Balance: Just like a thriving garden, a balanced microbiome is essential for healthy skin. It helps defend against harmful pathogens while supporting beneficial bacteria that keep your skin happy and glowing.

🌱 Diversity: A diverse microbiome is key to resilience. By nurturing a variety of microorganisms, you can help strengthen your skin's ability to withstand environmental stressors and maintain its natural barrier function.

🌟 Transformation: When your microbiome is in harmony, it shows! Experience the transformative power of microbiome skincare as it helps soothe inflammation, reduce redness, and promote a luminous complexion from within.

Have you ever thought about the role your skin microbiome plays in your skincare routine? x

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