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July 7, 2009, Last Updated May 5, 2013
By Susan M. Callahan, Associate Editor and Featured Columnist
Foods to Avoid for Lupus Sufferers
Here is a list of foods you should avoid if you have lupus:
1. Alfalfa Sprouts. Studies have found that eating alfalfa
produces lupus-like effects. These lupus-like effects include
development of antinuclear antibodies in the blood, muscle
pains, fatigue, abnormal immune system function, and kidney
abnormalities. For this reason, you should avoid alfalfa and
alfalfa supplements, if you have lupus or a family history of
lupus.
According to the National Institutes for Health, alfafa is known
by several other common names, including arc, al-fac-facah,
alfalfa weevil, buffalo herb, Chilean clover, California clover,
Spanish clover, Fabaceae , feuille de luzerne , isoflavone, jatt,
kaba yonca, , lucerne, medicago, mielga, mu su, purple medic,
purple medick or purple medicle, sai pi li ka, saranac, team,
weevelchek, and yonja.
2. Onions. Studies have identified the compound in alfalfa
which makes lupus symptoms worse. It is the amino acid
L-canavanine . Onions, soybeans, clover and alfalfa are
exceptionally rich sources of L-canavanine.
3. Milk and Dairy. If your health care provider suspects
allergies, you may want to eliminate all suspected food
allergens, including dairy, wheat (gluten), soy, chocolate,
corn, preservatives, and food additives.
People who do not eat dairy products and take corticosteroids
should make sure to get enough calcium in their diet.
4. Gluten and Wheat. These have been linked to flares of
lupus, especially among those who are gluten sensitive. (Read
more about quinoa and other gluten-free foods. )
5. Coffee
6. Alcohol
7. Smoking
8. Red Fatty Meats
9. Sugar and All White Foods. Refined foods carbohydrates
should be avoided. These include white table sugar, white
flour, white bread, white rice, white potatoes and white pasta.
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