LUPUS FACT #149: At a time when many of us are increasing our - TopicsExpress



          

LUPUS FACT #149: At a time when many of us are increasing our consumption of fresh salads, it is necessary to repeat a previous fact, which is that individuals with lupus should avoid eating alfalfa sprouts, since they are known to cause lupus flares. The amino acid, L-canavanine, is present in all legumes, but highly concentrated in alfalfa sprouts. Immunologic testing has established that this amino acid is capable of causing or aggravating autoimmune responses.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:34:10 +0000

Trending Topics



Recently Viewed Topics




© 2015