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Plant-based diet for autoimmune?

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jul 11, 2023 | Replies (28)

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@lucylulu5280

Hello @bayhorse -

I have the autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis and began a plant based diet one week after my diagnosis. This was not at my doctor’s suggestion but based on what I’ve read. That was more than a year and half ago. Since then, I have not had a flare or taken any medication. At the one year mark, I did start to have animal foods on occasions, like turkey at Thanksgiving. I’ve also eaten gluten free this whole time and started a low dose blood pressure medication. Of course I can’t say which if any of these are responsible for my lack of symptoms, but I will continue to eat gluten free and vegan until I have a reason to think it is not helping.

Best of luck and health to you!

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Hi, Lucylulu: Thanks for your input. How did you get started with your plant-based diet? Was there a particular plan or cookbook you used? I am worried in particular about not getting enough protein. Thanks for any help you can give.