7 easy, drug-free ways to live life better with lupus

Vitamin D supplements

2. Get vitamin D from a supplement instead of sunlight

A 2017 study found people with lupus who were low on D were more likely to have extreme kidney damage — 66 percent more likely — than those taking enough. Dr. Michelle Petri, from Johns Hopkins, who ran the study, noted that D limits protein in the urine, which could explain the connection. Vitamin D is also helpful to maintain bone health for people with lupus.

The sun is a good source of Vitamin D but getting D through the sun is ill-advised as too much sun can lead to lupus flares. Talk to your doctor about a therapeutic dose of vitamin D to improve and maintain low levels, typically at least 5,000IU daily.

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Gena Hymowech has over two decades of experience writing for health, entertainment and lifestyle publications, including Yahoo Beauty, Men's Journal and Self. She has covered medical conditions ranging from acne to lupus, and has also worked as an online communications assistant to nutritionist, diabetes educator, mindfulness expert and health author Laura Cipullo. Gena has researched natural options for her own health issues, and enjoys sharing her passion for the subject with others.

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