Can people with systemic lupus erythematosus eat mutton?

Written by Yang Ya Meng
Rheumatology
Updated on January 13, 2025
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Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus should not eat lamb. This is because foods like lamb and dog meat are overly warming and nourishing, and they may trigger a relapse of the disease. Patients should also consume less of the foods that are photosensitive, such as celery, coriander, and mushrooms. Moreover, since lupus is an autoimmune disease and patients tend to have hypersensitive constitutions, they should also reduce their intake of seafood such as shrimp and crab. Additionally, patients should avoid certain warming and nourishing foods like longan. At the same time, they can supplement their diet with high-quality, low-protein foods like egg whites and fish.

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