WHAT IS AIP

AIP stands for Autoimmune Protocol and has been the subject of numerous studies involving a variety of autoimmune diseases.

The initial findings of an anti-inflammatory Paleo Diet was developed by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, and focused on eating a nutrient dense diet, while removing key inflammatory foods such as grains, dairy, eggs, nightshades and lectins (including nuts, seed and legumes). The protocol also focused on adding nutrient rich foods such as organ meats, bone broth, and fermented food to optimize healing.

While this is still the foundation today, the Anti-inflammatory Paleo diet has evolved along the way. Key aspects that pertain to an anti-inflammatory lifestyle were also added, complementing the dietary portion. These two branches together form The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), as we know it today.

Urban AIP is using Dr. Ballantyne's AIP approach for the basis of our recipes, to created dishes that are compliant with the AIP Core Elimination Phase.

HOW LONG SHOULD I STAY ON AIP?

Depending on the severity of the condition, the type of autoimmune disease and age, people are recommended an average of 30 to 90 days on the Elimination Phase, although every person's healing is unique.

Once someone experiences a significant improvement in symptoms, it's time for the 2nd phase of the protocol; The Reintroduction. This portion often gets overlooked as people dread the potential side effects of reintroducing certain foods. However it is important to remember that optimal health is derived from having the most diverse whole food diet possible.

Note that the Reintroduction Phase is strategic, and foods are reintroduced one at a time, in a specific order. For this, we strongly encourage you to work with an AIP Certified Coach/Practitioner, to properly monitor symptoms and achieve the diet that best fits your own bio individuality.

Here's to your health and recovery!