What should I eat more if I have vitiligo?

If you have vitiligo, you can eat foods rich in tyrosine, copper, and vitamin C.

1. Tyrosine-rich foods: Vitiligo is a common acquired pigmented skin disease characterized by localized or widespread complete loss of mucocutaneous pigmentation. Patients should usually avoid eating spicy and irritating foods, such as chili peppers, Sichuan pepper, etc., and should also pay attention to avoid eating foods containing a lot of glutathione and vitamin C, such as kiwifruit, tomatoes, etc. It is recommended that patients eat a moderate amount of tyrosine-rich foods, such as lean meat, animal liver, walnuts, etc., which helps to promote the synthesis of melanin and is conducive to the recovery of the disease to a certain extent.

2. Copper-rich foods: The occurrence of vitiligo is related to genetic factors, autoimmune diseases and other factors, when the copper ion content in the body is reduced, it may lead to black cell synthesis dysfunction and cause vitiligo. Patients can also eat foods rich in copper, such as pork liver, oysters, shrimp skin, etc., which can supplement the nutrients needed by the body, and also help to improve symptoms.

3. Foods rich in vitamin C: Vitamin C has an antioxidant effect, if you take too much vitamin C for a long time, it will lead to an increase in a large number of oxidative free radicals in the body, which will affect the metabolism of melanin, which is not conducive to the treatment of diseases. It is not recommended for vitiligo patients to consume too much vitamin C-rich foods such as oranges, lemons, etc.

In addition, vitiligo patients should also pay attention to maintaining a good attitude and avoid excessive stress and anxiety, so as not to aggravate the condition. If you have uncomfortable symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.