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[Matt79]

11, 2013 — Three per cent of the world's population suffer from the skin condition known as psoriasis. A Norwegian research-based company is close to developing a treatment that could help millions. The research may also prove beneficial in the treatment of other illnesses.

The psoriasis treatment consists of a compound which, when applied to the skin, is absorbed by skin cells much more naturally than most other ointments. It contains a synthesised molecule based on the fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) which may prove effective in inhibiting chronic inflammation associated with psoriasis.

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[niner]

That would be good if it works. They haven't had any human trials yet, so this is still pretty speculative.

[Matt79]

That would be good if it works.

You think?

They haven't had any human trials yet, so this is still pretty speculative.

Indeed. Tend to take these things with a grain of salt. I seem to remember reading something about human tissue transplanted onto the rat. But may not be linked to this the Avexxin treatment.

Somewhat related to the OP:
http://onlinelibrary...12.02114.x/full

Edited by Matt79, 22 February 2013 - 01:59 AM.

[nowayout]

That would be good if it works.

If it's just DHA, it's probably going to be a bust. If DHA did squat for autoimmune diseases, we would already know it.

[niner]

I doubt that it's just DHA; I don't think they'd have a sufficient IP position with that. I think it's an analog. After spending a decade trying without success to cure my eczema with steroids and moisturizers, then seeing it completely resolve after using c60 for a few months, I would be inclined to try c60 on psoriasis. They're very different diseases, but they both have chronic inflammatory components that are ROS-mediated. I'm not sure how well it would work, but it could be used as a topical if one did not want to use it systemically.

[niner]

I ran across this thread, and thought it was a good time for an update.  Avexxin started a clinical trial in may 2013; no news.  The trial might be in Denmark, since that was where they did a phase 1 trial.  In the US, clinicaltrials.gov lists 947 studies under the search term "psoriasis", many with results.

 

We've now had a couple people with psoriasis try c60oo, and it appears not to work.  We've had more reports that it does work for eczema, but as I said in 2013, eczema and psoriasis are very different diseases. 

[nowayout]

We've now had a couple people with psoriasis try c60oo, and it appears not to work.  We've had more reports that it does work for eczema, but as I said in 2013, eczema and psoriasis are very different diseases. 

 

Might it be just the olive oil (or whatever vehicle is used) that helps for the eczema?
 

[niner]

I don't think so.  I used olive oil regularly prior to starting c60, and never saw an effect from it.

[EFTANG]

Sorry to bump this old thread, but I think the info I have can be useful. Check this pdf describing a succesfull case study involving 50 patients with very severe psoriasis symptoms. They used mainly Chaga extract and a proper diet. Chaga extracts are available as OTC supplements, although not cheap if you want the optimal quality.

 

Chaga contains immune-modulating beta-glucans and anti-oxidant polyphenols/melanin, which are thought to be responsible for the effects on the psoriasis symptoms. Psoriasis is an auto-immune disease.

[aconita]

As it is clearly demonstrated by the clinical trial in the link psoriasis is caused by intestinal inflammation, specifically in the small intestine, probably in the ileum.

 

Nutrition plays of course an important role and acid foods should be avoided (tomatoes and vinegar, for example).

 

Chaga probably doesn't do much for psoriasis but ameliorates intestine health which in turn resolves psoriasis.

 

Anyway the end result is what really matter.

[aribadabar]

As it is clearly demonstrated by the clinical trial in the link psoriasis is caused by intestinal inflammation, specifically in the small intestine, probably in the ileum.

 

Nutrition plays of course an important role and acid foods should be avoided (tomatoes and vinegar, for example).

 

Chaga probably doesn't do much for psoriasis but ameliorates intestine health which in turn resolves psoriasis.

 

Anyway the end result is what really matter.

 

Chaga does seem to help with minimizing my scalp psoriasis - 1 tbsp in 1 cup every day for the last 2 months or so.

I tried a few other topical and supplemental interventions along a pescetarian nighshade-avoiding diet with limited relief.

I have tried C60oo both topically and have been taking it orally for almost 1.5 yrs now but cannot honestly say it helped much.

Ironically, I have allowed myself more tomatoes and peppers lately but (thankfully) my condition is improving (knock on wood).

I attribute this to the chaga intake until proven otherwise.

[EFTANG]

As it is clearly demonstrated by the clinical trial in the link psoriasis is caused by intestinal inflammation, specifically in the small intestine, probably in the ileum.

 

Nutrition plays of course an important role and acid foods should be avoided (tomatoes and vinegar, for example).

 

Chaga probably doesn't do much for psoriasis but ameliorates intestine health which in turn resolves psoriasis.

 

Anyway the end result is what really matter.

 

I think Chaga is worth trying for everybody that suffers from psoriasis. Chaga is known as an effective immune modulator, and on top of that is one of the most potent natural sources of anti-oxidants (only some spices have a better ORAC score). It has been used for decades with success to improve the quality of skin and hair.

 

Psoriasis is assumed to be an auto-immune condition that manifests itself in particular on the skin; combine this with the outcome of this old case study and there is only one conclusion: try it for at least a month or two.

 

For maximum potential effect make sure to choose an extract that clearly tells you what is in it (in particular beta-glucans, being the main immune modulators, and ask for the ORAC score).  Don't waste your money on dried and powdered stuff or making your own Chaga tea - the effects will be much less or even absent because the bioavailability of such products is limited.

[Matt79]

Vlad, aribadabar - do you perhaps have any specific brand recommendations? Quite a lot of choice out there...

Edited by Matt79, 22 March 2016 - 11:10 AM.

[Matt79]

As it is clearly demonstrated by the clinical trial in the link psoriasis is caused by intestinal inflammation, specifically in the small intestine, probably in the ileum.

 

Mind expanding on which study you referring to? While I have a suspicion this may be true, never seen a concrete study concluding as much...

[aconita]

The study in the link states clearly a strong connection between psoriasis and intestinal dysfunction.

 

[Matt79]

There are multiple links and studies in this thread. Hence my question...

If you'd prefer not to help, that's fine too. I'm obviously interested in reading it and have read through everything in this thread including the links, but am not seeing what you see.

Otherwise no-one else seems interested in your comment.

Edited by Matt79, 22 March 2016 - 10:19 PM.

[aconita]

Post 9.

 

Really did you miss "The patient was diagnosed with stomach and intestine polyposis" and what follows in the introduction?

 

Anyway since chaga is an "intestine healer" its efficacy in resolving proriasis should ring a bell.

 

I may suggest Dott.John O. A Pagano "Healing Psoriasis" , mayne not a study in the strict sense of the term but years on the field experience can't be dismissed as not scientific.