Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Pathway Contributor: Dawna Royall

Credentials:
FDC, MSc, RD

Bio:
Dawna Royall is a Senior Evidence Analyst for PEN® and is the Editor of the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. She is also a contract research consultant for the University of Guelph with research interests that focus on improving the effectiveness of nutrition services in primary care. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition at the University of Manitoba, a Dietetic Internship at Kingston General Hospital and an MSc in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto. She has worked as a clinical dietitian and a research coordinator.

Contributions:

• Are dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplements safe and effective in reducing disease activity, improving abnormal blood values and improving quality of life in individuals with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE)?  

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• What are the dietary strategies to prevent and or treat dyslipidemia in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?  

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• Is increasing the intake of omega-3 fatty acids through diet or supplementation beneficial for decreasing disease activity in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?  

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• Does the consumption of flaxseed by individuals with lupus nephritis have a renoprotective effect?  

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• Do antioxidants play a role in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?  

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• Are there any foods, herbs or supplements that should be avoided by individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?  

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• What dietary interventions are effective for preventing or treating bone disease in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?  

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• What exercise strategies can support a healthy lifestyle in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?  

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• What strategies can be of benefit to individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) experiencing food intake issues like anorexia, fatigue, oral ulceration, nausea and/or dry mouth?  

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• What are the nutritional and lifestyle interventions appropriate for children diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?  

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• What is the management of nutrition-related side-effects from drugs used in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?  

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• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Background

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