What you eat can make all the difference when living with an autoimmune disease. Learn how making smart food choices can help reduce inflammation, support your immune system, and improve your overall well-being. While doctors may not always be the best resource for diet advice, a registered dietitian with experience in autoimmune diseases can provide the personalized guidance you need.

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💡Video Key Takeaways
✔️ The microbiome, a collection of microscopic organisms in our body, significantly influences our immune, hormonal, and nervous systems, and is impacted by the foods we eat.
✔️ Certain foods can cause inflammation, worsening autoimmune symptoms. An anti-inflammatory diet, which includes whole and unprocessed foods, can help manage inflammation and improve overall health.
✔️ There is no one-size-fits-all diet for autoimmune conditions. What works for one person may not work for another, making it important to tailor your diet to your individual needs.
✔️ Successfully changing your diet requires time, patience, and a gradual approach. Focus on incorporating anti-inflammatory foods rather than eliminating all "bad" foods at once.
✔️ It's often more effective to consult a registered dietitian with experience in autoimmune diseases for personalized dietary advice, rather than relying solely on doctors who may not specialize in nutrition.

⏱️Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:49 The Microbiome
3:06 Diet & Inflammation
4:45 What should you eat?
6:47 How to make diet changes
9:04 Convo Starters (Qs for you and your Doc)

📖 References:
Eloe-Fadrosh, E, et al. The Human Microbiome: From Symbiosis to Pathogenesis. Annu Rev Med. 2013;64:145-163.

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