Natural Remedies for Lupus and Its Symptoms
Is There an Alternative to Lupus Medicine?
Turmeric
Ginger
Omega-3s
Green Tea
Quercetin
Vitamin D
Olive Oil
Grapes
MSM
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Frontiers in Immunology: "Immunomodulatory Effects of Diet and Nutrients in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): A Systematic Review."
Harvard Medical School: "Is extra-virgin olive oil extra healthy?"
JCI Insight: "Antineutrophil properties of natural gingerols in models of lupus."
Journal of the American College of Nutrition: "Omega-3 fatty acids in inflammation and autoimmune diseases."
Lupus: "The effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in systemic lupus erythematosus patients: A systematic review."
Lupus Foundation of America: "Are there complementary and alternative medicine therapies for lupus?"
Mayo Clinic: "Red wine and resveratrol: Good for your heart?"
Medline Plus: "Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)."
Mount Sinai: "Quercetin."
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: "Turmeric."
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