Diet and nutritional aspects in systemic lupus erythematosus.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the influence of nutritional factors, particularly antioxidants, on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and their potential as an alternative treatment option.
Results Summary
The study found that a diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and mono/polyunsaturated fatty acids may offer protective effects against tissue damage and suppress inflammatory activity in SLE patients, potentially improving their quality of life.
Population
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
diet with moderate protein and energy content, but rich in vitamins, minerals (especially antioxidants), and mono/polyunsaturated fatty acids | decrease | tissue damage | patients with SLE | - | can promote a beneficial protective effect | #1 |
diet with moderate protein and energy content, but rich in vitamins, minerals (especially antioxidants), and mono/polyunsaturated fatty acids | decrease | inflammatory activity | patients with SLE | - | can promote suppression | #2 |
diet with moderate protein and energy content, but rich in vitamins, minerals (especially antioxidants), and mono/polyunsaturated fatty acids | decrease | comorbidities | patients with SLE | - | can help the treatment | #3 |
diet therapy | neutral | - | patients with SLE | - | is a promising approach | #4 |
some recommendations | increase | quality of life | patients with SLE | - | may offer a better quality of life | #5 |
The authors reviewed the influence of nutritional factors on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and discussed an alternative treatment option. The autoimmunity and inflammatory process of SLE are related to the presence of dyslipidemia, obesity, systemic arterial hypertension, and metabolic syndrome, which should be properly considered to decrease cardiovascular risk. A diet with moderate protein and energy content, but rich in vitamins, minerals (especially antioxidants), and mono/polyunsaturated fatty acids can promote a beneficial protective effect against tissue damage and suppression of inflammatory activity, in addition to helping the treatment of those comorbidities. Diet therapy is a promising approach and some recommendations may offer a better quality of life to patients with SLE.