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IMMUNE SYSTEM · AUTOIMMUNE
Nutritionist for autoimmune conditions in Lisbon and online
Hashimoto's, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, coeliac disease and others share common ground: the gut, inflammation, nutrients and stress. Nutrition works on that ground, alongside your specialist's treatment.
Rita Soares · Functional nutritionist · 12 years, 2,000+ patients
Ordem dos Nutricionistas 2604N · IFM member · Online worldwide and in person in Lisbon
This is for you if
If several of these are familiar, you're in the right place.
You have an autoimmune diagnosis
Flares that come and go
Fatigue that doesn't match your results
Gut symptoms alongside your condition
More than one autoimmune condition
You want to support your treatment, not replace it
What we work on
Autoimmunity has genetic roots, but these factors influence how active it is.
The gut barrier
Most of the immune system sits around the gut. A leaky barrier keeps it on alert.
Inflammation
Diet, blood sugar and body fat all affect inflammatory load.
Nutrients
Vitamin D, omega-3, iron and others play a role in immune regulation.
Stress and sleep
Flares often follow periods of stress or poor sleep.
How I find the cause
Every assessment is personal. I start with your story and the results you already have, and only add what will change the plan.
Your full story
Symptoms, history, medication and everything you've already tried.
Your existing results
I go through any recent results you bring, in detail.
Testing only when it changes the plan
No standard package. If more information is needed, I'll explain why.
Alongside your doctor
Medical causes are ruled out first, with your doctor when needed.
How we work
Over four months, with a consultation roughly every month and the plan adjusted as you improve.
1
Understand your condition
Diagnosis, treatment, flares and what affects them.
2
Anti-inflammatory nutrition
Built around food you can keep eating, not a rigid protocol.
3
Gut repair
When the gut barrier is involved.
4
Correct deficiencies
Vitamin D and others, based on results.
5
Stress and sleep
To reduce flare triggers.
Two ways to start
Most people start with a first consultation. If you already know you want the full programme, you can book it directly.
RECOMMENDED FOR AUTOIMMUNE CONDITIONS
Gut Health Reset programme
€320 4 months
4 one-to-one consultations over 4 months
Functional tests and blood work prescribed and interpreted
Personalised nutrition and supplementation plan
Plan adjusted every month as symptoms change
Who you'll work with
I'm Rita Soares, a functional nutritionist with 12 years of clinical practice and more than 2,000 patients. I work with people who have tried the usual advice and are still not well.
Ordem dos Nutricionistas 2604N · IFM member · MSc in Clinical Communication
What patients say
Frequently asked questions
When to see your doctor first
A flare with fever, or new joint swelling
Any change to immunosuppressive medication: only with your doctor
New neurological symptoms such as numbness, weakness or vision changes: see a doctor promptly
Bloody diarrhoea or severe abdominal pain
Ruling out medical causes always comes first. I work alongside your doctor, not instead of them.
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