I agree with all of the comments about diet. I think it makes a huge difference. I have been mainly vegan for 18mnths now and have experienced significant re-pigmentation which has changed my life...helped along by protopic and UVB. I also agree with Bamsegutt though that sometimes you need to have a bit of what you want (in moderation). I have times when I really want bread or chocolate and so I have some....just not a lot and not frequently. I believe it is what you eat most of the time what counts not all of the time.
Since changing my diet I have really started to enjoy veggies and get quite excited about a lovely salad or a big pate of cooked vegetables with vegan gravy....maybe I need to get out more!!!
an overactive immunesysteme (not said vitiligo ist autoimmune, science still struggles about this) and skin issues are the consequence of disbalance of bacteria in the bowel. to restore this, sugar is certainly not the solution (figs are pure sugar) as it also feeds the bad bacteria. what we need is a diet that bases on vegs, not only cooked but at least 50 % raw. avoid any form of sugar and starch, not much of diary and eat vegetables as much as you can. i am doing this for a few months now. rheuma and neuropathy are gone, vitiligo has stopped further spread. i even habe dots of repigmentation on the fingertipps. the medicine say there is no link with diet. i give a shit on what they say. they told me my rheuma is uncurable. i am cured. they have no idea of the influence of food to human health. their studies never proof anything and are based on relation calculations.
I echo your words Laurent, I have been eating lots of leafy salads, home made soups, mackerel, Houmous, beetroot....are there any veggies i should not be eating ?? I am trying to add more variety to my diet
Thank you everyone, i did hear that figs are good for vitiligo, I shall add half a fig to my porridge :-) but now i hear soya milk is no good for vits !!!! luckily i purchased some coconut milk today. The diet is going well, i just need to fine tune and incorporate a few more ingredients....is beetroot ok ? and what about humous ?
Bamsegutt > Mark GogginJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:14pm
I have heard all the theories written above . but in the reality there is no scientific prove which shows diet is the case for vitiligo.
Our body need all minerals and vitamins to produce the right amino acid which helps to produce melanin, The best is to eat every ting variety and moderately ,every ting too much is bad.
@ LaurentCH I never heard Olive oil weakens digestion..I heard it helps digesting...the benefit is more than the sideeffects ..may be too much is not good.
Certain vegetables should be incorporated into a vitiligo diet whenever possible. Spinach contains substantial amounts of various nutrients which may help to repair damaged blood vessels and promote skin regeneration. Garlic has natural antibiotic properties and contains a wide variety of nutrients which work to keep the cells healthy. Cabbage contains many nutrients and contains substances which help the body break down harmful chemicals within the body. Fruits such as blueberries and tomatoes are also known for their healing properties and are a great addition to this type of diet.
Healthy fats are an essential part of a proper vitiligo diet. Olive oil is one of the best sources of this type of fat and can easily be added to most diets. Most nuts are ideal for those with vitiligo, as they contain healthy fats as well as protein. Cashews and pistachios are the chief exceptions to this rule, as they are not typically recommended for those with vitiligo.
Some foods should not be added to a vitiligo diet, especially in high quantities. These foods include mango, red chili, and tea. Some berries are not recommended for those who suffer from vitiligo. These berries include blackberries, raspberries, and cherries. In addition to the various foods that are recommended parts of the diet for those with this autoimmune disorder, it is important to drink plenty of water in order to keep the skin hydrated and healthy
i don't share your all your recommandations. olive oil is not good as it weakens your digestion. best oil is native organic pure coconut oil or butter (both can be absorpted well and quickly) or linseed oil (high amount of omega 3). tomatoes and blueberries are acid foods and should be avoided as cereals, sugar (also fruit) and potatoes. eat vegs as much as possible, half of it raw. believe me, i got cured from unhealable sort of rheuma and neuropathy in a few weeks only.
The most consistent information i have read is that it's mostly the citrus fruits that need to be avoided - like oranges and lemons. There is so much conflicting information from different sources, so it's hard to know really! Some say vitamin C is good for vit, other sources say its bad to have excess amounts?
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I agree with all of the comments about diet. I think it makes a huge difference. I have been mainly vegan for 18mnths now and have experienced significant re-pigmentation which has changed my life...helped along by protopic and UVB. I also agree with Bamsegutt though that sometimes you need to have a bit of what you want (in moderation). I have times when I really want bread or chocolate and so I have some....just not a lot and not frequently. I believe it is what you eat most of the time what counts not all of the time.
Since changing my diet I have really started to enjoy veggies and get quite excited about a lovely salad or a big pate of cooked vegetables with vegan gravy....maybe I need to get out more!!!
figs
I echo your words Laurent, I have been eating lots of leafy salads, home made soups, mackerel, Houmous, beetroot....are there any veggies i should not be eating ?? I am trying to add more variety to my diet
Many thanks
Mark
Thank you everyone, i did hear that figs are good for vitiligo, I shall add half a fig to my porridge :-) but now i hear soya milk is no good for vits !!!! luckily i purchased some coconut milk today. The diet is going well, i just need to fine tune and incorporate a few more ingredients....is beetroot ok ? and what about humous ?
I have heard all the theories written above . but in the reality there is no scientific prove which shows diet is the case for vitiligo.
Our body need all minerals and vitamins to produce the right amino acid which helps to produce melanin, The best is to eat every ting variety and moderately ,every ting too much is bad.
BG
@ LaurentCH I never heard Olive oil weakens digestion..I heard it helps digesting...the benefit is more than the sideeffects ..may be too much is not good.
Certain vegetables should be incorporated into a vitiligo diet whenever possible. Spinach contains substantial amounts of various nutrients which may help to repair damaged blood vessels and promote skin regeneration. Garlic has natural antibiotic properties and contains a wide variety of nutrients which work to keep the cells healthy. Cabbage contains many nutrients and contains substances which help the body break down harmful chemicals within the body. Fruits such as blueberries and tomatoes are also known for their healing properties and are a great addition to this type of diet.
Healthy fats are an essential part of a proper vitiligo diet. Olive oil is one of the best sources of this type of fat and can easily be added to most diets. Most nuts are ideal for those with vitiligo, as they contain healthy fats as well as protein. Cashews and pistachios are the chief exceptions to this rule, as they are not typically recommended for those with vitiligo.
Some foods should not be added to a vitiligo diet, especially in high quantities. These foods include mango, red chili, and tea. Some berries are not recommended for those who suffer from vitiligo. These berries include blackberries, raspberries, and cherries. In addition to the various foods that are recommended parts of the diet for those with this autoimmune disorder, it is important to drink plenty of water in order to keep the skin hydrated and healthy
i don't share your all your recommandations. olive oil is not good as it weakens your digestion. best oil is native organic pure coconut oil or butter (both can be absorpted well and quickly) or linseed oil (high amount of omega 3). tomatoes and blueberries are acid foods and should be avoided as cereals, sugar (also fruit) and potatoes. eat vegs as much as possible, half of it raw. believe me, i got cured from unhealable sort of rheuma and neuropathy in a few weeks only.
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