Lupus: Low vitamin D may raise risk of kidney failure

A new study examines the role of vitamin D deficiency in the organ inflammation and damage that occurs in systemic lupus erythematosus.

Lupus: Probiotics could help to reduce kidney inflammation

Researchers suggest that women with lupus nephritis – that is, lupus-induced kidney inflammation – may benefit from adding Lactobacillus to their diets.

Omega-3 could help prevent environmentally induced lupus

In mice susceptible to lupus, the omega-3 fatty acid DHA was found to prevent the lung-damaging effects that may arise with exposure to crystalline silica.