🙌 January is coming to an end!
🛣️ Throughout this first month of the year, we've discussed how to #kicklupus with the power of a balanced diet.
🥗 In a recent post, we highlighted that the Mediterranean diet stands out as the only one scientifically proven to be beneficial for lupus.
📚 This week, we're diving deep into the groundbreaking study conducted by Gabriela Pocovi-Gerardino and colleagues, published in the Rheumatology journal in 2021, that demonstrates that the Mediterranean diet has a positive impact on lupus activity, cumulative damage, and cardiovascular risk.
🔴 The results of this study indicate that patients with higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet exhibited improved:
✅ Improved anthropometric profiles (body mass index, percentage of fat)
✅ Better levels of cardiovascular risk markers in the blood
✅ Enhanced levels of certain inflammatory biomarkers (including C-reactive protein, homocysteine, triglycerides, and albumin).
🔵 Another noteworthy conclusion from this study is that the consumption of specific components of the Mediterranean diet (olive oil, fruits, vegetables, sofrito, legumes, fish, and nuts), along with the avoidance of red meats and industrial products rich in sugars, is associated with a 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘅.
🦋 It is crucial to emphasise that achieving a SLEDAI score of zero is one of the requirements for lupus remission, as per the recent definition by the DORIS group.
🟣 Despite the study's limitations, the authors conclude that increased adherence to the Mediterranean diet has a positive impact on:
✅ Lupus activity.
✅ Cumulative damage.
✅ Cardiovascular risk.
Your journey to a healthier, empowered life begins now!
👩⚕️ Remember: if you need guidance regarding nutrition or diet, it's crucial to consult with your doctor and seek advice from a qualified dietitian-nutritionist.
👂 Stay tuned for our next challenge!
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