With several recent clinical studies, a form of bioactive sweet whey extract (BSWE) known as XP-828L or SkinGest^TM PSOR is being actively discussed in the psoriasis community and by skin sufferers and physicians in various online forums. SkinGest^TM PSOR, the main ingredient in DermaWhey, is a highly purified whey protein isolate with multifunctional properties. The manufacturer, PL Thomas, is promoting SkinGest^TM PSOR as a natural health product to be used as a supportive oral cosmeceutical treatment for mild-to-moderate skin irritations--a way to help balance immune functions of the skin. With greater interest in whey, let's explore what we know about the health benefits of whey and whey extracts.

While there is some dispute as to whether Little Miss Muffet, sitting on her tuffet, was actually the daughter of British physician and entomologist Thomas Moffet (1533–1604)--coincidentally known for two posthumously published books: Health's Improvement and The Theater Insectorum--the health benefits Miss Muffet (real or not) would derive from her curds and, particularly, from her whey are indisputable and can not be underestimated.

Whey proteins exhibit a surprising variety of health properties that have prompted the nutraceutical industry to investigate, isolate, package, and market an array of concentrated whey products that hold both proven clinical efficacy and likely promise in the treatment of a broad spectrum of conditions and diseases. Products have been and are being developed that augment the effectiveness of chemotherapies treating cancer, relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis, lower blood pressure, help children recover from diarrhea, treat inflammatory Crohn's disease, reduce blood cholesterol, promote bone repair, and reduce acne. Of particular interest to psoriasis and inflammatory skin sufferers, concentrated whey proteins hold promise for their ability to selectively suppress immunity and block inflammatory factors implicated in the disease.

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Bruce Shares His Spring "Diet" Cleaning Story

We congratulate Bruce for his health and diet transformation and are pleased to share his story with you. "In January, I found myself faced with the reality that the 240-pound man in the mirror really was me. Now, that's not bad, maybe, if you're a 6'3" collegiate linebacker. However, I'm a 6'1", 35-year-old with fairly severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. I have been taking Methotrexate and undergoing Remicade infusions for a couple years now, and have been doing much better."

Bruce continues:"The extra 40 pounds hanging off of me was just too much even for aggressive treatment to overcome. That's when I stumbled upon your 1400 calorie diet plan. I've been following the diet plan and guidelines for more than two months now and I'm down to a much more comfortable 205 lbs. Not only have I shed unnecessary pounds, but also what turns out to have been unnecessary pain and inflammation. Even the roller coaster effect of my psoriasis between infusions has leveled out a bit. Just five more pounds to go. Thanks for the help."

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DermaHarmony is a Great Place to Start

Our programs promote healthy skin with nutritional supplements, cleansing and detoxification, pH balancing, mild topical treatments and dietary guidance. Radiant skin begins with a proper diet and optimized nutrition for your body!

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