Relationship to EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) Type 3 Requirement"There is a possible defect in the metabolism of essential fatty acids (EFAs) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)..."
Recommendation Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)" Vitamin B6 at a dosage of 500mg tid causes some patients to feel better..."
The Condition"Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, potentially fatal autoimmune disease characterized by exacerbations and remissions with many clinical manifestations, and may mimic infectious mononucleosis, lymphoma or other systemic disease..."
Relationship to Low DHEA Level"Low blood levels of the hormone DHEA have been associated with more severe symptoms in people with SLE..." Recommendation Test for DHEA" DHEA is almost always low in patients with autoimmune conditions such as SLE..."
Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids" Flax seed oil and/or fish oil have been shown to reduce the severity of the disease in animal studies..." Recommendation Bromelain"... Flax oil or fish oil along with bromelain between meals is a good natural anti-inflammatory combination..."
Relationship to EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) Type 3 Requirement"...Even small doses of fish oils (which contain EPA and DHA) have been shown to help..."
The Condition"...SLE is a complex disorder resulting from the production of antibodies that attack the DNA and proteins within healthy cells and the generation of circulating immune complexes..."
Relationship to Chronic Thyroiditis"Approximately 10% of lupus patients have thyroid antibodies, and autoimmune thyroiditis occasionally coexists with SLE..."
Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids"...One tablespoon flax seed oil bid is recommended..."