Why Is the Carnivore Diet Useful For Autoimmune Diseases?

What Is Autoimmune Disorder?

Autoimmune disorders are caused by the immune system attacking healthy cells in the body. They are also called autoimmune diseases, and they can affect different parts of the body [1].

Autoimmune diseases can be genetic or occur as a result of environmental factors or diet (e.g., gluten, wheat, dairy intolerance).

Autoimmune diseases occur when the body's immune system, which is designed to protect the body from harmful substances like viruses and bacteria, mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues in the body.

This can lead to inflammation and damage to various organs and tissues, depending on the specific autoimmune disease.

There are over 80 different types of autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, and celiac disease, among others.

Symptoms can vary widely depending on the specific disease, but may include fatigue, joint pain, skin rashes, fever, and digestive problems, among others.

The exact cause of autoimmune diseases is not yet fully understood, but it is believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Treatment may involve medications to suppress the immune system, as well as lifestyle changes to manage symptoms and promote overall health.

Dr. Shawn Baker has experienced immense joint pain, and fatigue which was cured by following a meat-based Carnivore Diet. Although there is no one size fits all method, a zero-carb diet might be just what you need to heal and completely cure autoimmune disease.

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Common Autoimmune Diseases

The most common chronic illness we see in our modern day are [2]:

• Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food.
• Type 1 diabetes are a chronic condition in which the body doesn't produce enough insulin or becomes resistant to its effects.
• Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect many organs and systems in the body, including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain and heart.
• Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system attacks your thyroid gland.
• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness.
• Multiple sclerosis (MS): a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, leading to a range of symptoms, such as muscle weakness, coordination problems, and cognitive impairment.
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): a group of chronic conditions that cause inflammation and damage to the digestive tract, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Psoriasis: a chronic skin condition characterized by patches of red, scaly skin that may be itchy or painful.
• Hashimoto's thyroiditis: an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation and damage to the thyroid gland, leading to an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism).

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What Is The Carnivore Diet?

The carnivore diet is a dietary approach that involves eating only animal products, such as meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products, and excluding all other foods, including fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes.

The carnivore diet is typically very low in carbohydrates and high in protein and fat, which can cause the body to enter a state of ketosis, in which it burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates.

Why the Carnivore Diet Heals Autoimmune Diseases?

The Carnivore Diet meal plan has been shown to be effective in treating many autoimmune diseases.

The main idea behind this diet is that some people are unable to properly digest carbohydrates and other plant-based foods due to their digestive systems not being able to break down the compounds found in them.

When these compounds aren't broken down, they can irritate the lining of your intestines which causes inflammation [3]. If you're experiencing symptoms of an autoimmune disease such as rashes or joint pain then removing all carbs from your diet may help reduce these symptoms.

There are many variations of a zero-carb diet but most require you to eat only meat and water for breakfast, lunch and dinner (sometimes with intermittent fasting). The goal is usually to eat between 80%-100% animal products with 20% or less coming from vegetables like onions/garlic etc.

In addition to cutting out carbs entirely, it's important not to consume any dairy products either because they contain lactose which can cause digestive problems when consumed by someone who struggles to process foods high in carbohydrates.

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Dr. Shawn Baker's Story

Dr. Shawn Baker has experienced a miraculous recovery from following a Carnivorous lifestyle, mainly eating beef.

"I was a practising orthopedic surgeon in the United States for 15 years. I practised at the level of subspecialty training and board certification," says Dr. Shawn Baker. "At one point, I had a very successful practice where my patients were coming from all over the state of Florida to receive their care from me."

But then something happened: he began experiencing health problems himself—and they weren't going away. "I developed what is called 'hypothyroidism' which means low thyroid hormone production," explains Baker. "It's like having your engine running on fumes when you're driving your car."

Beyond that, as time went on, he also began to experience severe joint pain and fatigue—symptoms that continued to worsen over time until there was no other option than to end his medical career altogether so that he could focus on managing his own health issues instead of others'.

Should You Try the Lion Diet to Heal?

The Lion Diet is a popular subset of the carnivore diet, which applies many of the same principles but is more restrictive. Specifically, only ruminant meats such as beef and lamb, salt and water.

You may need to start this elimination diet if you respond negatively to meats such as chicken, seafood, pork and eggs. Sometimes we develop an accumulation of toxins from compounds like oxalates, and lectins in plants.

Hence, going one step further may be required for ultimate healing.

The Bottom Line

I hope you have a better understanding of how nutrition can help with autoimmune disease. If this is something you have or would like to try, talk to your doctor about it first. They'll be able to give you some advice on what food items will work best for your body type and lifestyle, as well as how much meat is too much meat!