Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects many organs in
the body. Ninety persent of the Lupus cases are women with Asian women
having increased risk. Lupus
usually starts in ages 15-35 but can occur at other time. The following symptoms may
occur with lupus: abnormal urine, arthritis, rash on cheeks, sun sensitivity, mouth sores,
seizures or psychosis, and low white blood cell count. There is a test for a
specific antibody in the blood that occurs in 50% of people with lupus.
| Nutrient /
Supplement |
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Helpful
Notes |
| L-Methionine |
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Aids in cell protection and preservation
(important in skin
formation) and in white blood cell count, both of which can be problems for people with
lupus. Methionine works very well in supplements that
also include omega fatty acids. |
| Magnesium |
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Low intake of magnesium has been linked to lupus. A good source of magnesium is a
quality multi-vitamin and mineral supplement,
especially one with calcium, zinc, and garlic. Magnesium helps with PH balance and for
protection against bone loss. |
| Fatty Acids |
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Important for people with lupus for arthritis
prevention and protection of
skin cells, and required for the production of all body cells. Fatty acids are found in omega fatty acids from fish and flax and borage seed oils from plants. |
| Vitamin C |
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Vitamin C helps lupus patients by normalizing immune system function.
Usually found in a good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement.
Be sure that it is not synthetic vitamin C. |
| Multi-vitamin |
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Vitamin B complex, inositol, zinc,
vitamin A, vitamin E and others all serve to help the body recover from lupus. |
| Garlic |
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Garlic has been shown to help strengthen the body's immune system, which
can be weakened by lupus. Works well with Reishi
mushroom in what are called immune system herbal mixtures. |
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