- 1). Consult with your health care provider regarding the best diet for scleroderma prevention. Inform him or her of all food supplements and medications you are currently taking. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, this is particularly important for people who suffer from some impairment to their gastrointestinal system.
- 2). Incorporate antioxidant-rich foods such as blueberries, cherries, tomatoes, squash and bell peppers into your diet. Cut back on red meats in favor of more lean meats and rely more on cold-water fish and beans for protein. Talk with your health care provider regarding the advisability of supplementing your diet with a daily multiple vitamin that includes the antioxidant vitamins A, C, E and the B-complex.
- 3). Supplement your diet with omega-3 fatty acids, which help improve circulation and may help improve tolerance to cold and other symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon, which is one form of scleroderma. Cold-water fish and commercially available fish oil capsules are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
- 4). Talk with your health care provide about the potential benefits of adding herbal supplementation to your diet to help prevent scleroderma. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, few studies have been conducted on the relationship between herbs and scleroderma, but certain herbs such as turmeric, bromelain and gotu kola may help reduce inflammation and pain while improving circulation.
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