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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition science
  • Rheumatology
  • Metabolic disorders

Background:

  • Nutrition plays a crucial role in connective tissue diseases, though understanding is incomplete.
  • Nutritional status and metabolic disturbances significantly influence patient outcomes.
  • Macronutrients, micronutrients, supplements, weight, obesity, and malnutrition are implicated in connective tissue diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current data on nutrition's role in the development and treatment of connective tissue diseases.
  • To highlight the importance of nutritional assessment in patient care.
  • To synthesize evidence on specific nutrients and weight-related factors.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies.
  • Analysis of data on nutrition in connective tissue diseases.
  • Focus on systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, and systemic sclerosis.

Main Results:

  • Nutrition is a multifactorial element in connective tissue disease development and management.
  • Nutritional assessment is vital for optimizing patient outcomes.
  • Evidence supports the role of various nutrients and weight status.

Conclusions:

  • Nutrition is integral to understanding and managing connective tissue diseases.
  • Further research into nutritional interventions is warranted.
  • Comprehensive nutritional assessment should be part of standard care for these conditions.