Foods to Avoid for People with Lupus

Some foods need to be avoid if you are unfortunately diagnosed with lupus. Lupus is a disease that can affect immune system,so it means a lot for patients to get it controlled. Medical treatment is indispensable, however, a scientific diet is also necessary as lupus is autoimmune disease and your diet should include foods that help restore your body’s immune system. Well the, what foods should we avoid with lupus?

1.Alfalfa seeds and sprouts

Amino acid can aggravate symptoms of lupus, so it is necessary to avoid amino acid. Alfalfa seeds are sprout contain an amino acid called Lcanavanine and try to avoid it if you want to alleviate your symptoms.

2.Try to stay far away from beans and mushrooms

Beans and mushroom contains lots of amines and hydrazines which increase lupus symptoms. Therefore, it is beneficial for you to stay far away from beans and mushrooms.

3.Animal meats, dairy eggs, nori seaweed and peanuts

According to studies, foods we mentioned above contain arachidonic acid. When we eat too much animal meats, dairy eggs. Nori seaweed and peanut, there will be lots of arachidonic acid, which is destructive to our body. Therefore, try to eat less these foods.

4.cured meats like hot dogs

Cured meats are bad as they contain components that have been proven to trigger lupus symptoms.

5.Reduce fat intake

Fat reduction can reduce up to 25% of the aches and pains of a lupus patient.

6.Iron supplements

It is ok to eat foods that contain iron, but try to avoid dietary supplements for iron, as they could promote joint destruction, pain and swelling.

7.Oils like corn, poppy seed, safflower and sunflower

Lupus patients need to avoid oils like corn, poppy seed, safflower and sunflower as they can cause lupus episodes, called “flares”.

The above is the general introduction about foods need to be avoided by people with lupus. Hope it is helpful for you. Lastly, with different illness condition, lupus patients may need to make different changes about their diet. Therefore,it is better to consult your doctor as he knows your illness condition better.