Article ; Online: Plant-based dietary changes may improve symptoms in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
2022 Volume 31, Issue 1, Page(s) 65–76
Abstract: Introduction: Previous studies have reported that patients affected by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are interested in using diet to treat fatigue, cardiovascular disease and other symptoms. However, to date, there is insufficient information ... ...
| Abstract | Introduction: Previous studies have reported that patients affected by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are interested in using diet to treat fatigue, cardiovascular disease and other symptoms. However, to date, there is insufficient information regarding the ways for patients to modify their diet to improve SLE symptoms. We investigated the relationship between the eating patterns of SLE patients and their self-reported disease symptoms and general aspects of health. Methods: A UK-based, online survey was developed, in which patients with SLE were asked about their attitudes and experiences regarding their SLE symptoms and diet. Results: The majority (>80%) of respondents that undertook new eating patterns with increased vegetable intake and/or decreased intake of processed food, sugar, gluten, dairy and carbohydrates reported benefiting from their dietary change. Symptom severity ratings after these dietary changes were significantly lower than before (21.3% decrease, p<0.0001). The greatest decreases in symptom severity were provided by low/no dairy (27.1% decrease), low/no processed foods (26.6% decrease) and vegan (26% decrease) eating patterns (p<0.0001). Weight loss, fatigue, joint/muscle pain and mood were the most cited symptoms that improved with dietary change. Conclusion: SLE patients who changed their eating patterns to incorporate more plant-based foods while limiting processed foods and animal products reported improvements in their disease symptoms. Thus, our findings show promises in using nutrition interventions for the management of SLE symptoms, setting the scene for future clinical trials in this area. Randomised studies are needed to further test whether certain dietary changes are effective for improving specific symptoms of SLE. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Cardiovascular Diseases ; Diet ; Fatigue ; Feeding Behavior ; Humans ; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic | |||||
| Language | English | |||||
| Publishing date | 2022-01-03 | |||||
| Publishing country | England | |||||
| Document type | Journal Article | |||||
| ZDB-ID | 1154407-7 | |||||
| ISSN | 1477-0962 ; 0961-2033 | |||||
| ISSN (online) | 1477-0962 | |||||
| ISSN | 0961-2033 | |||||
| DOI | 10.1177/09612033211063795 | |||||
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