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  1. K

    Have you ever tried an autoimmune diet protocol (like Paleo AIP)?

    The main reason I believe the "eat meat, drink water" way of eating will work for me is because eating meat only gives me a lot of fat, which my body craves, and a way to keep my blood sugar even with extremely low insulin. The protein in meat is turned into glucose through gluconeogenesis...
  2. K

    Have you ever tried an autoimmune diet protocol (like Paleo AIP)?

    Paleo isn't high protein. It's somewhat higher fat, but still has plenty of carbs, just not legumes, grains or dairy. Atkins is also not high protein. It's high fat, moderate protein and moderate non-starchy veggies. To be satiated and satisfied, one needs both protein and fat...
  3. K

    Have you ever tried an autoimmune diet protocol (like Paleo AIP)?

    I have several auto immune conditions (RA, Hashis, Graves, Celiac). And, of course, I have lots of homozygous SNPs too. I've had joint pain for 15 years, sometimes so severely that I haven't been able to keep active. There is never a day without pain, but some days I feel good enough to ride...