Positives

• One individual with dysautonomia mentioned that following the Autoimmune Protocol Diet made them “feel like this helped a lot” in recovery Reddit.
  
  

Negatives

• The AIP elimination phase carries a real risk of nutrient deficiencies and potential malnutrition, and the diet provides no guarantee of reduced inflammation in any given person — Long COVID patients without a clear autoimmune diagnosis often see no symptom improvement Healthline.

Hurdles & Side Effects

• Accessing a functional doctor to guide the implementation of the Autoimmune Protocol Diet can be challenging for some patients, highlighted by one patient who emphasized the importance of professional guidance in their recovery Reddit.
  
  
• AIP is one of the most restrictive elimination diets, requiring patients to remove grains, legumes, nightshades, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, alcohol, coffee and added sugar for 30-90 days — the social isolation and meal-prep load is substantial Cleveland Clinic.