I don't have access to the specific DovePress study you've referenced in my search results, so I cannot provide a detailed summary of the cheese and dried fruit findings. However, I can address what the search results show about beer and psoriasis. **What the Research Shows About Beer** The search results confirm that **beer consumption is associated with increased psoriasis risk**, but the relationship is complex. A large study found that women consuming 5 or more non-light beers per week had 1.8 times higher psoriasis risk compared to non-drinkers[1]. Regular (non-light) beer showed this connection, while light beer, wine, and liquor did not[1]. However, more recent genetic research suggests this may not be a direct causal link. When researchers used genetic data to account for confounding factors, they found no clear causal relationship between alcohol consumption and psoriasis—meaning other lifestyle or socioeconomic factors could explain the observed connection[3]. **What This Means for You** If you're at higher risk for psoriasis, reducing non-light beer intake could be a reasonable precaution, though it's not a guaranteed prevention strategy. The evidence is stronger that **smoking** has a confirmed causal link to psoriasis risk[4][5], so quitting smoking may be more impactful for your health. To fully understand the cheese and dried fruit findings you mentioned, you would need to consult the original DovePress study directly, as those specific results aren't covered in my available sources.
Originaltitel: Beer Intake is Positively, While Cheese and Dried Fruit Intake Are Negatively Genetically Correlated with Psoriasis