Autoimmune Diet Myths: What Marketing Gets Wrong
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Social feeds sell autoimmune diets as cures. Real nutrition care is quieter: protect calories and protein, correct deficiencies, and use time-boxed trials with a clinician or dietitian. No grocery list replaces disease-modifying therapy when one is indicated.
Myths to challenge
- One food list fixes every autoimmune disease
- Long unrestricted elimination without reintroduction is "safer"
- Detox teas reverse immune activity
- Supplements can replace prescribed medicines
For structured IBD guidance, see anti-inflammatory diet guide and when to stop an elimination diet. Broader starter reading: autoimmune nutrition basics.
Related: gluten-free for autoimmune conditions: when it applies.
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