Are There Certain Foods that Aggravate Lupus Symptoms

One food that should be avoided is alfalfa. Alfalfa supplements have been associated with lupus flares, perhaps because of the amino acid L-canavanine which can increase inflammation. Other foods that are sometimes mentioned as ones to avoid include ‘night shade’ vegetables (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants and peppers), but there is only anecdotal evidence that they may increase inflammation. Scientific evidence has not suggested that these vegetables aggravate disease symptoms. In general, unless a particular food seems to trigger a lupus flare, there is no reason to avoid most foods. Foods that seem to trigger a flare vary greatly from person to person, so a food that causes problems for one person may have no effect on you. There is no ‘lupus diet’ of foods that either should or should not be consumed, unless someone has kidney damage and has been advised to limit their protein intake.

If you still want to know more about diet for lupus, you can leave us a message or send us an email to doctornickzhang@hotmail.com. Moreover, we have to say that lupus can affect many organs in the body, once your notice your high creatinine levels, you should know that only reasonable diet is not enough to help you control the condition well.