Lupus is a chronic inflammatory
disease that affects many organs in the body. 90% of the
Lupus cases are women and Asian women have increased
risk. Lupus usually starts in ages 15-35 but can occur
at other ages. The following symptoms may occur with
lupus: abnormal urine, arthritis, rash on cheeks, sun
sensitivity, mouth sores, seizures or psychosis, low
white blood cell count, specific antibody in blood that
can be tested for which occurs in 50% of people with
lupus. |
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Nutrient / Supplement |
Helpful
notes |
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L-Methionine |
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. |
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Magnesium |
low intake of magnesium has
been linked to Lupus and a good source of magnesium is a quality
multi-vitamin & mineral supplement especially one with
calcium, zinc, and garlic. Magnesium helps with PH balance and
for protection against bone loss. |
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Fatty Acids |
important for
people with lupus for arthritis prevention, protection of skin
cells, and is required for production of all body cells. Fatty
acids are found in
omega fatty acids from fish and flax and
borage seed oils from plants. |
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Vitamin C |
vitamin C helps Lupus
patients by normalizing immune system function. Usually can be
taken in a good multi-vitamin and mineral
supplement. Be sure that it is not synthetic vitamin C. |
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Multi-vitamin |
vitamin B
complex,
inositol, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E, and others all serve
to help the body recover from lupus. |
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Garlic |
garlic has been
shown to help strengthen the body's immune system which can be
weakened by lupus and works great with
reishi mushroom in what are
immune system herbal mixtures. |
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All information presented on this web
page is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or to
administer to any
physical ailments. In all
matters related to your health please contact a
qualified, licensed practitioner.
All Information on this web page & pages linked to it are provided by
GBS International training pack 1995/2002;
Dr. Mark Crapo nutritional seminars; The Herb
Encyclopedia & Sara St.Louis RN, CIC, NP, MPA |
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