Are you taking the right vitamins for lupus? Learn about the vital role of vitamins and supplements as part of a holistic lupus treatment strategy and get your lupus symptoms under control.

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💡Video Key Takeaways
✅ Vitamins and supplements can be beneficial for those with lupus, but it's essential to navigate the overwhelming amount of information available.
✅ Vitamin D is crucial for bone and immune system health and is often low in individuals with lupus. Maintaining normal levels can help promote an anti-inflammatory state and potentially aid in achieving remission.
✅ Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA, are essential for reducing inflammation and lowering cardiovascular risk in lupus patients. It's recommended to incorporate foods rich in omega-3 or take high-quality supplements.
✅ When selecting supplements, it's important to choose reputable brands verified by independent testing organizations like the US Pharmacopeia.

⏱️Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:42 Issues to consider
1:42 Vitamin D
5:28 Omega-3
7:00 Finding Trustworthy Source
8:12 Other Vitamins
9:28 Convo Starters (Q’s for you and your Doc)

📖 References:
Constantin, M.et al. Significance and Impact of dietary factors on systemic lupus erythematosus pathogenesis (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine. February 2019, 17(2): 1085-1090.

Paez-Hurtado AM, Calderon-Ospina CA, Nava-Mesa MO. Mechanisms of action of vitamin B1 (thiamine), B6 (pyridoxine), and B12 (cobalamin) in pain: a narrative review. Nutr Neurosci. 2023 Mar;26(3):235-253. doi: 10.1080/1028415X.2022.2034242. Epub 2022 Feb 14. PMID: 35156556.

Ramessar N, Borad A, Schlesinger N. The impact of curcumin supplementation on systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis: A systematic review. Lupus. 2023 Apr;32(5):644-657. doi: 10.1177/09612033231161961. Epub 2023 Mar 3. PMID: 36867423.

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