A dermatologist at the University of Verona, Italy, reports that psoriasis may be related to folic acid levels. He found higher homocysteine levels in psoriasis patients, which were directly related to psoriasis severity. Homocysteine is a pro-inflammatory substance that is also linked to heart disease. The research also revealed that higher homocysteine levels and more severe psoriasis were linked with lower folic acid levels.
Source: J Dermatolog Treat, 2007;18(3):138-46. 45996