Autoimmune protocol diet

The Autoimmune Protocol Diet or AIP diet, is also known as the Autoimmune Paleo diet; it is a restrictive diet and lifestyle program involving elimination of certain foods and drinks, followed by some reintroduction, plus lifestyle changes including sleep and stress management. It was originally developed by Dr Sarah Ballantyne.

Foods and drinks avoided
The AIP is more restrictive than a paleo diet, and involves avoiding many unhealthy foods, but also some foods typically considered healthy. These include:
 * Processed foods
 * Chemical additivies
 * Alcohol
 * Dairy
 * Eggs
 * Grains and pseudo-grains
 * Legumes including soy
 * Nuts and seeds
 * Coffee
 * Nightshades - including peppers, tomatoes and potatoes

ME/CFS
No studies have been carried out to determine the effects of the Autoimmune Protocol on patients with ME or CFS, and they are not currently considered to be autoimmune diseases.

Notable publications

 * 2014, The paleo approach: reverse autoimmune disease and heal your body - ISBN 9781936608393
 * 2017, Efficacy of the Autoimmune Protocol Diet for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
 * 2018, Efficacy of the Autoimmune Protocol Diet as Part of a Multi-disciplinary, Supported Lifestyle Intervention for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Learn more

 * The Paleo Mom - website of AIP creator Sarah Ballantyne
 * AIP: The Definitive Guide - Autoimmune Wellness
 * SAD to AID - coaching program used in a clinical study for IBD