Sjogren Syndrome
Also known as: Sicca Complex; Sjögren's Syndrome
Description
Sjogren Syndrome is a type of chronic Autoimmune Disease in which the body's Immune System mistakenly attacks its own moisture-producing Glands (exocrine Glands). . All instances of Sjogren Syndrome are systemic (ie. affecting the entire body).
Prevalence
The female-to-male ratio for Sjogren Syndrome is 9:1.
The incidence of Sjogren Syndrome peaks in persons aged 30 – 50.
These Substances may Alleviate Sjogren Syndrome
Hormones
DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) may alleviate the Dry Mouth experienced by Sjogren Syndrome patients. [1]
Lipids
Omega-3 Fatty Acids may alleviate Dry Mouth and Dry Eyes in Sjogren Syndrome patients. [2]
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (specifically a combination of 224 mg of Linoleic Acid + 30 mg of Gamma-Linolenic Acid per day) may alleviate the Dry Eyes that occur in Sjogren Syndrome patients: [3]
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