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Healing Through Nutrition: The Journey of the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet

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Did you know the roots of the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet trace back to the Paleolithic era and Hippocrates himself?


Here's a quick look at its evolution:

📜 400 BC: Hippocrates suggests eliminating dairy for lactose intolerance.

📜 1920s-1940s: Elimination diets emerge as treatments for conditions like celiac disease.

📜 Early 2000s: FODMAP diets gain popularity for managing IBS.

📜 2013: The AIP is formally developed by Sarah Ballantyne, building on the Paleo diet to target autoimmune diseases.

📜 2020s: Clinical studies show promise for improving symptoms of conditions like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, inflammatory bowel disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.


✨ Potential Benefits:

  • Reduces inflammation and symptom severity.

  • Enhances gut health and nutrient intake.

  • Improves quality of life for individuals with autoimmune conditions.


⚠️ Challenges & Risks:

  • Highly Restrictive: Social isolation, withdrawal symptoms (e.g., headaches, fatigue), and potential triggering of disordered eating behaviors.

  • Nutritional Deficiencies: Risk of missing vital nutrients like vitamin B12, folate, and calcium without careful planning.

  • Requires Guidance: Professional support is essential for safe and effective implementation.

  • Not for Everyone: May not be suitable for those with high nutritional needs (e.g., pregnant women), eating disorders, or conditions like ileal strictures.


This ancient-meets-modern approach to nutrition offers promising benefits but must be approached with care. 💡

Tag someone who might benefit from this knowledge or share your AIP journey below! 👇


Pardali, E.C., et al., Autoimmune protocol diet: A personalized elimination diet for patients with autoimmune diseases. Metabolism Open, 2025. 25: p. 100342.



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