Women are significantly more likely than men to develop autoimmune conditions — from Hashimoto’s thyroiditis to rheumatoid arthritis to lupus. Diet is emerging as an important modifiable factor in autoimmune disease management.
Most autoimmune conditions involve dysregulated inflammatory signalling. While inflammation is the body’s repair mechanism, chronic or misdirected inflammation drives autoimmune tissue damage.
BHB’s inhibition of the NLRP3 inflammasome reduces IL-1β, IL-18, and caspase-1 — inflammatory signals implicated in multiple autoimmune conditions. Reducing dietary sugar also reduces advanced glycation end products that trigger immune activation.
Many Hashimoto’s patients report symptom improvement on keto, possibly due to reduced inflammation and improved insulin sensitivity. Iodine and selenium adequacy remain important.
Small studies and patient reports suggest reduced joint pain and stiffness on ketogenic diets, consistent with keto’s anti-inflammatory mechanism.
Dietary changes should complement, not replace, prescribed immunosuppressive therapies. Always discuss with your rheumatologist or specialist.
Our gluten-free keto recipes and keto main dishes emphasise anti-inflammatory ingredients.