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. 💡
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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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