Dairy products

Hi everyone,

I've read that dairy products can cause flares for some lupus patients. I then thought about having soy milk, but I read that does the same. Has anyone had trouble with dairy or soy milk? If so, have you found any alternatives?

Thanks guys :)

I do not have any issues with Dairy products. I am actually finding if I have a lot of steak or red meat, I tend to falre and my labs will get worse!!! I am not sure if thats with everyone but I know it has been proven for me. And I am one of the biggest steak lovers you will find but it has been a big relief on my joints cutting back my red meats!

I read in one of my lupus books to stay away from red meat as the fat in it causes swelling in the joints. It also stated there are chemicals in dairy products that can cause issues. The book is called "Lupus Alternative Therapies that Work" by Sharon Moore. It goes on to state that since high protein diets can irritate the immune system, the less protein we eat, "the less our hyperactive immune system will attack protein in our tissues and organs in our bodies." They suggest our diet should be 10% protein. Take care!

Well, not everything works for everyone, and not everyone agrees.

I feel a LOT better eating plenty of "clean protein" -- natural protein without processing or additives - and veggies & fruit. Most Americans, esp. women eat much less protein than the FDA recommends. Women aged 19–70 need to consume 46 grams of protein per day -- check your labels and see what you are really eating!

Dietary Reference Intake

Cheers,