Lupus Diet
An isolated case of someone with SLE improving significantly after the introduction of avegetarian diet has been reported. In Japan, women who frequently ate fatty meats, such as beef and pork, were reported to be at higher risk for SLE compared with women eating little of these foods. Consuming fewer calories, less fat, and foods low in phenylalanine and tyrosine (prevalent in high protein foods, such as meat and dairy) might be helpful, according to animal and preliminary human studies.
Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish and flaxseed, may decrease lupus-induced inflammation. In one preliminary trial, nine people with kidney damage due to SLE were fed increasing amounts of flaxseed for a total of 12 weeks. After examining the results, researchers concluded that 30 grams per day was the optimal intake for improving kidney function, decreasing inflammation, and reducing atherosclerotic development. Flaxseeds also contain antioxidants, potentially helpful to those with SLE.
To date, all studies on fish oil have used supplements and not fish (see below). Nonetheless, many doctors recommend that SLE patients eat several servings of fatty fish each week...
Dr Balch's Vitamin Formula for Lupus
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- Amount Per Serving
- % DV
Vitamin A - 3000
- IU
- 60%
Vitamin C - 100
- mg
- 167%
Vitamin D - 200
- IU
- 50%
Vitamin E - 30
- IU
- 100%
Vitamin K - 90
- mcg
- 113%
Thiamin - 1.5
- mg
- 100%
Riboflavin - 1.7
- mg
- 100%
Niacin - 20
- mg
- 100%
Vitamin B6 - 2
- mg
- 100%
Folate - 400
- mcg
- 100%
Vitamin B12 - 6
- mcg
- 100%
Biotin - 300
- mcg
- 100%
Pantothenic Acid - 10
- mg
- 100%
Calcium - 100
- mg
- 10%
Iodine - 150
- mcg
- 100%
Magnesium - 40
- mg
- 10%
Zinc - 13.5
- mg
- 90%
Selenium - 70
- mcg
- 100%
Copper - 1
- mg
- 50%
-
- Amount Per Serving
- % DV
Manganese - 1.8
- mg
- 90%
Chromium - 120
- mcg
- 100%
Molybdenum - 75
- mcg
- 100%
Potassium - 99
- mg
- 3%
Choline Bitartrate - 55
- mg
- *
Inositol - 5
- mg
- *
PABA - 1
- mg
- *
Flax Seed Powder - 200
- mg
- *
DHEA - 50
- mg
- *
Lutein - 100
- mcg
- *
Lycopene - 300
- mcg
- *
Boron - 500
- mcg
- *
Nickel - 5
- mcg
- *
Silicon - 2
- mg
- *
Tin - 10
- mcg
- *
Trace Mineral Blend - 3
- mg
- *
Vanadium - 10
- mcg
- *
Ginger Extract - 200
- mg
- *
- * Daily Value (DV) not established
