Is Vegan Diet Advisable When Diagnosed With Lupus?

Posted on Sat, 31 Dec 2016

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Sat, 31 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : My Query to Dr XXXXXXX Heijebu

Can a vegan diet cause lupus patient to go into remission?

I need a scientific explanation and a detailed analysis

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Vegan diet is protective

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam

I can certainly understand your concern.

The scientific evidence on the role of diet in autoimmune diseases such as lupus is just becoming available.

Plant-based diet is helpful in promoting overall health and decreasing the chemicals that cause inflammation.

I advise ba plant-based diet along with a very low-fat diet.

I think that exercise and healthy diet are extremely important for everyone, but more so for those with autoimmune diseases.

Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad