Belly Fat and Psoriasis: The Hidden Connection - AI Podcast
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health · Dr. Joseph Mercola
June 26, 20258m 29s
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (traffic.libsyn.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
Story at-a-glance
- Psoriasis affects over 7.5 million adults in the U.S. and is now recognized as a full-body inflammatory disease, not just a skin disorder
- New research shows that abdominal fat is a stronger predictor of psoriasis risk than overall body fat, especially in women
- Even without genetic risk factors, women with high waist-to-hip ratios had increased psoriasis risk, proving lifestyle plays a major role in disease development
- A separate 14-year study found that women who gained more weight over time — particularly around the abdomen — had a significantly greater chance of developing psoriatic arthritis
- These findings confirm that reducing central obesity is a powerful, proactive step to reduce inflammation and lower your risk of both psoriasis and joint damage