A traditional Paleo or Paleolithic diet contains around 35% energy from fats, 35% energy from carbs, and 30% energy from proteins. As a result, the Paleolithic diet is similar to a low-carbohydrate diet.
The hunter–gatherer diet, on the other hand, has more dietary fiber(up to 45–100 g per day) than a low-carbohydrate diet. The Paleolithic diet has recently gained popularity owing to its potential health advantages. Paleolithic eating is thought to be linked to a better lipid profile and lower blood pressure. Furthermore, this sort of diet is thought to help with weight loss.
The autoimmune paleo diet, also known as the autoimmune protocol or AIP diet, is a paleo diet variation that aims to heal the immune system and the lining of the digestive tract in people with autoimmune disease by removing potential dietary triggers that may be causing inflammation and fueling autoimmune reactions.
Some studies suggest that paleo does provide benefits, such as weight loss and increased energy, while others show anecdotal evidence that eliminating inflammatory foods in the standard American diet, such as soda, chips, and cookies, as well as grains, legumes, and most dairy, can help people manage diseases such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and multiple sclerosis (MS)
The protocol requires at least 30 days of elimination of dairy , gluten , grains and pseudo-grains (like quinoa, buckwheat, and amaranth), legumes, nuts, seeds, nightshade vegetables, eggs, modern vegetable oils, alcohol, added sugar or sweeteners, food additives and NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug), which are medications like ibuprofen.
How does the Paleo autoimmune diet work ?
Following the diet’s elimination phase, you reintroduce excluded food categories one at a time and analyse your reaction. If a response develops, these foods should be reintroduced and retested for tolerance at a later time (usually at least after another month of removal from the diet).
The autoimmune protocol (AIP) diet aids in the discovery of a more tailored Paleo-based diet that aids in the long-term reduction of inflammation, promotion of gut healing, and reduction of autoimmune-related symptoms.
The autoimmune protocol promotes a way of life that prioritises adequate sleep, stress reduction, and regular physical exercise, as these lifestyle variables are known to have a direct effect on autoimmunity symptoms. At Parsley Health, we believe that these self-care activities are critical to achieving maximum health and wellness for all people.
Until recently, the autoimmune paleo diet’s effectiveness was based solely on anecdotal evidence from hundreds of patients who adopted the programme to successfully treat and even reverse their autoimmune condition. However, recent studies published in the journals Inflammatory Bowel Disorders and Current Developments in Nutrition in the last several years looked at the usefulness of AIP for inflammatory bowel disease, which is a collection of inflammatory disorders affecting the colon and small intestine.
The researchers discovered that after 6 weeks of following AIP, the majority of trial participants, more than 70% in each study, attained remission. These results provide much-needed scientific backing for the autoimmune protocol’s capacity to heal people with autoimmune diseases.
AIP might be a viable choice for you if you’ve been diagnosed with an autoimmune illness and wish to better manage active and continuing symptoms. However, due of AIP’s stringent character, it’s not a good idea to attempt it if you’re at risk of developing eating disorders, have food aversions, are resistant to dietary changes, or have other diet-related medical concerns.
As you follow the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol, your food choices become more focused on consuming nutrients to support this healing—foods that provide everything your body needs to stop attacking itself, repair damaged tissues, and get healthy again: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats to maintain a normal metabolism, build new tissue, and produce hormones, important proteins, and signalling molecules; and the full range of fat-soluble vitamins, water-soluble vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients.
AIP diet is an extension diet of Paleo diet, Follow this diet plan with consulting your primary care physician if you are with any one of autoimmune Diseases.