If you’ve ever searched for “AIP Elimination Phase” online, you’ve probably come away more confused than when you started. Conflicting food lists, outdated guidance, and rigid interpretations have made elimination feel overwhelming, restrictive, or even unsafe for some people. In Episode 53 of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I break down what the Elimination Phase of the Autoimmune Protocol actually looks like today, following the major ...
Elimination, Core & Modified: Phase 2 of the Autoimmune Protocol
The AIP Transition Phase Explained: How to Prepare for Success Before Elimination
In the early days of the Autoimmune Protocol, there was no Transition Phase. People were encouraged to jump straight into eliminating foods, often overnight, while managing autoimmune symptoms, work, family life, and fatigue. For many, that approach felt overwhelming and unsustainable. In Episode 52 of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I explain why the Transition Phase is now considered an essential part of the updated Autoimmune ...
What Is the Autoimmune Protocol? How AIP Works, the Science Behind It, and What’s Changed
If you’ve spent any time researching the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), you’ve probably encountered a lot of conflicting information. Some descriptions are outdated, some are overly rigid, and others miss the science entirely. That confusion can make AIP feel overwhelming—especially if you’re already navigating life with autoimmune disease. In Episode 51 of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I break down what the Autoimmune Protocol actually is, where ...
The State of the Autoimmune Protocol in 2026 and the Relaunch of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast
The Autoimmune Protocol has changed significantly over the last decade. What began as a small, patient-led experiment has grown into a global, research-informed framework used by people living with autoimmune disease and by healthcare providers around the world. In Episode 50 of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I share a 2026 “State of AIP” update and explain why now felt like the right moment to relaunch ...
AIP Research Update: A Hashimoto’s AIP Study from Poland
Good news! The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), an elimination and reintroduction protocol aimed at helping those with autoimmune disease identify food sensitivities and increase nutrient-density, continues to be the focus of medical research investigating its efficacy for specific autoimmune conditions. While AIP has been widely used in the autoimmune community since 2011 (see the History of the AIP Movement), medical research into its efficacy began around ...
Core & Modified AIP: An Updated AIP Resource Library!
In January, a new option for the elimination phase of the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) was announced: Modified AIP Elimination. If you are looking for the exact details of which foods are included and avoided in both Core and Modified AIP, don’t miss What is AIP: The Definitive Guide which has been completely updated. A quick summary of the reasons why Modified AIP was added as ...
Introducing Meals You Deserve by Kris King
I wanted to introduce you to the newest AIP cookbook on the scene, Meals You Deserve by Kris King! Many of you likely recognize Kris as one of the recipe contributors for Autoimmune Wellness (you can view her impressive AIP library of recipes on the site here!). Since the blog has become an archive, Kris has put her talent to good use in creating an ...
Announcing Modified AIP: A 2024 Update to the Autoimmune Protocol
Since inception in 2011, the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) has not undergone any major updates or changes and has existed as originally conceived by experts and used by the autoimmune community. Today, that is changing with the announcement of a new option: Modified AIP Elimination. This post serves to provide the rationale behind this change as well as provide links for learning more about the new ...
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