General Information and Help with Lupus

Nutrient / Supplement		Helpful notes
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.
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.
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.
Vitamin C		vitamin C helps Lupus patients by normalizing immune system function. Ussually can be taken in a good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. Be sure that it is not synthetic vitamin C.
Multi-vitamin		vitamin B complex, inositol, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E,and others all serve to help the body recover from lupus.
Garlic		garlic has been shown to help strengthen the body's immune system which can be weaked by lupus and works great with reishi mushroom in what are immune system herbal mixtures.

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