Pathway Contributor: Michelle Saraiva
Credentials
MAN, RD
Bio
Michelle Saraiva is currently working as a dietitian at a Family Health Team in Cambridge. She completed her BASc in Nutrition and Master of Applied Nutrition at the University of Guelph where she focused on patient education and diabetes research. She currently counsels patients individually and in groups and is looking forward to obtaining her CDE designation.
Contributions
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Do omega-3 fatty acid supplements or soy reduce disease activity or cardiovascular risk factors (e.g. dyslipidemia) in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
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Do vitamin or mineral supplements play a role in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
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Are there any dietary supplements (herbal, non-vitamin/mineral) that should be recommended or avoided by 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, oral ulceration, nausea and/or dry mouth?
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Which nutrition and lifestyle interventions have been found to be appropriate for children and adolescents diagnosed with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE)?
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