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Is soy milk bad for you if you have Lupus, because of the enzymes in it?


I know that certain enzymes are not good for Lupus patients, because they trigger immune system reactions and lead to symptom outbursts. Now I have read that soy milk contains some not so good enzymes?

I usually did not have problems with (pure) soy milk, only with the sweetened versions (but this was for sure the sugar, since I cannot eat it most of the time). But if soy milk is not so good in the long term, I would opt switching to rice milk or oat milk instead. Does anybody with Lupus know more about this?

Thank you for the answer :-)
I though already nobody would answer at all.
I respect your reliable sources, but I must add that I DO have severe Lupus flare ups directly after eating certain foods (like meat, dairy, sugar), while others (like apples, raw vegetables) help stop the symptoms.
Therefore my question. I also experienced Lupus flares after eating yogurt, even pure soy yogurt without milk.

Many lupus patients have dietary issues. But, like all things about lupus, it varies widely from patient to patient. Finding the right treatment regimen and the right eating plan is often a process of trial and error.

I would suggest refraining from soy for a month, then reintroducing it without changing anything else in your diet. If you start having problems it's probably the soy. If not, go ahead and have it.

Good luck to you.

Soy milk is fine for people with SLE. In fact, the only possible link to Lupus flare ups and food is alfalfa sprouts (something that you should probably steer clear of). There are times when a person with SLE should avoid foods high in protein due to kidney issues (even this practice is up for debate as there isn't much actual scientific evidence of this either). The reason for this is because someone with Kidney involved Lupus spills protein into their urine.

There are tons and tons of web sites out there talking about ancedotal evidence of a link between food and just about every disease. Don't fall victim to these sites. They are at best misguided and at worst down right dangerous. You should always consult with your rheumatologist regarding starting/stopping a diet and about any herbal remedies that you are considering. Many of these 'herbal' remedies can be counterindicated with your medications.

Good luck to you.

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