What is lupus?

Lupus is a chronic (long-term) and presently incurable illness of the immune system that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of your body.

Because lupus affects many parts of the body, it can cause a lot of different symptoms 

There is four different kind of lupus.

• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common form of lupus
• Cutaneous lupus, a form of lupus that is limited to the skin
• Drug-induced lupus, a lupus-like disease caused by certain prescription drugs
• Neonatal lupus, a rare condition that affects infants of women who have lupus

It is believed that over 50,000 people throughout the UK suffer with lupus of which 90% are female.

These include foods rich in antioxidants like fruits and vegetables. And also food groups rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to lessen inflammation, like:

• Nuts and ground flaxseed
• Oils like olive and canola
• Fatty fish

These include processed and fatty foods high in saturated fats, which could raise cholesterol levels and may contribute to inflammation. Sources include:

• Fried foods
• Commercial baked goods
• Creamed soups and sauces
• Red meat
• Animal fat
• Processed meat products
• High-fat dairy like whole milk, cream, cheeses, butter, and ice cream

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