{"id":47056,"date":"2025-07-08T20:49:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T00:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedsofttissuerelease.com\/?page_id=47056"},"modified":"2025-07-08T20:49:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T00:49:50","slug":"why-the-keto-diet-might-make-autoimmune-symptoms-worse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/advancedsofttissuerelease.com\/ja\/why-the-keto-diet-might-make-autoimmune-symptoms-worse\/","title":{"rendered":"Why the Keto Diet Might Make Autoimmune Symptoms Worse"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"113\"><strong data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"111\">Why the Keto Diet Might Make Autoimmune Symptoms Worse<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"206\"><em data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"206\">(Search terms: \u201cketo autoimmune diet,\u201d \u201cis keto bad for autoimmune,\u201d \u201cketo lupus thyroid\u201d)<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"555\">The keto diet is often marketed as an anti-inflammatory solution for chronic illness\u2014but for people with <strong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"336\">autoimmune diseases<\/strong>, keto can <strong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"360\">backfire.<\/strong> While it may temporarily reduce symptoms for some, research shows that a high-fat, low-carb diet may <strong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"544\">trigger flares, disrupt immune regulation, and worsen thyroid and gut function<\/strong> over time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"751\">If you\u2019re dealing with conditions like <strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"683\">Hashimoto\u2019s thyroiditis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or other autoimmune disorders<\/strong>, here\u2019s what you need to know before following the ketogenic trend.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"756\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"820\"><strong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"820\">Why Autoimmune Conditions Require a Different Approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"949\">Autoimmune diseases develop when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body\u2019s own tissues. These conditions often stem from:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1074\">\n<li data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"975\">\n<p data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"975\">Chronic inflammation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1008\">\n<p data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1008\">Gut permeability (leaky gut)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1034\">\n<p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1034\">Nutrient deficiencies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1057\">\n<p data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1057\">\u30db\u30eb\u30e2\u30f3\u306e\u4e0d\u5747\u8861<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1074\">\n<p data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1074\">Toxin overload<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1253\">Any diet that <strong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1125\">increases inflammatory triggers<\/strong>, disrupts the gut microbiome, or lacks critical nutrients can aggravate autoimmunity\u2014even if it appears \u201cclean\u201d on the surface.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1410\">\ud83d\udccc Research shows that <strong data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1337\">gut health, micronutrient status, and immune regulation<\/strong> are essential in preventing autoimmune flares (Vojdani &amp; Vojdani, 2019).<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1415\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1464\"><strong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1464\">How Keto May Worsen Autoimmune Symptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1502\"><strong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1502\">1. Gut Microbiome Imbalance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1680\">The keto diet is extremely low in <strong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1556\">prebiotic fiber<\/strong>, which feeds beneficial gut bacteria. A diverse microbiome is key to immune regulation and preventing autoimmune flare-ups.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1822\">\ud83d\udccc Studies show that ketogenic diets reduce microbial diversity and may increase the growth of pro-inflammatory bacteria (Ang et al., 2020).<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1827\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1888\"><strong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1886\">2. Increased Intestinal Permeability (Leaky Gut)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"2010\">High saturated fat intake can damage the gut lining, promoting \u201cleaky gut\u201d\u2014a well-known trigger for autoimmune responses.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2191\">\ud83d\udccc Research in <em data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2038\">Nutrients<\/em> found that saturated fats increase intestinal permeability and systemic inflammation, both of which worsen autoimmune activity (De Santis et al., 2021).<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2196\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2261\"><strong data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2261\">3. Nutrient Deficiencies That Impair Immune Regulation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2329\">Keto restricts many plant-based foods, leading to deficiencies in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2501\">\n<li data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2367\">\n<p data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2367\"><strong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2345\">Vitamin D<\/strong> (immune modulation)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2416\">\n<p data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2416\"><strong data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2396\">Magnesium and selenium<\/strong> (thyroid support)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2456\">\n<p data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2456\"><strong data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2436\">Zinc and iron<\/strong> (T-cell function)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2501\">\n<p data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2501\"><strong data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2473\">B vitamins<\/strong> (anti-inflammatory enzymes)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2692\">\ud83d\udccc A review published in <em data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2550\">Autoimmunity Reviews<\/em> emphasized that nutrient deficiencies are common in autoimmune patients and must be corrected to reduce flare-ups (Agmon-Levin et al., 2014).<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2697\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2758\"><strong data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2758\">4. Thyroid Dysfunction (Especially in Hashimoto\u2019s)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2937\">Low-carb diets suppress thyroid hormone (T3) production. This is particularly dangerous for people with <strong data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2879\">Hashimoto\u2019s<\/strong>, where underactive thyroid function is already a concern.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"3103\">\ud83d\udccc One clinical study found that carbohydrate restriction reduced active thyroid hormone and worsened fatigue in women with thyroid disorders (Powers et al., 2010).<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3108\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3159\"><strong data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3159\">5. Cortisol and Stress Hormone Imbalance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3389\">Keto raises <strong data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3185\">cortisol<\/strong>, your body\u2019s main stress hormone. In autoimmune conditions\u2014especially lupus and RA\u2014chronically elevated cortisol can suppress immune resilience and worsen symptoms like joint pain, insomnia, and fatigue.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3394\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3437\"><strong data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3437\">Who Should Be Cautious with Keto?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3725\">\n<li data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3527\">\n<p data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3527\">Anyone diagnosed with <strong data-start=\"3463\" data-end=\"3525\">Hashimoto\u2019s, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sj\u00f6gren\u2019s, or MS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3528\" data-end=\"3572\">\n<p data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3572\">Women with thyroid or adrenal imbalances<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3573\" data-end=\"3611\">\n<p data-start=\"3575\" data-end=\"3611\">Individuals with gut issues or IBS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3664\">\n<p data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"3664\">Those with fatigue, anxiety, or mood instability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3725\">\n<p data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3725\">People with nutrient malabsorption or digestive complaints<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3727\" data-end=\"3730\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3796\"><strong data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3796\">The ASTR Diet: A Safer Way to Manage Autoimmune Symptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3939\">Instead of extreme carb restriction, the <strong data-start=\"3839\" data-end=\"3852\">ASTR Diet<\/strong>\u2014developed by Dr. Joseph Jacobs\u2014focuses on healing the <strong data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"3922\">root causes<\/strong> of autoimmunity:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"4201\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"3943\" data-end=\"3970\">Anti-inflammatory foods<\/strong> to calm the immune system<br data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"3999\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4034\">High-fiber, gut-healing meals<\/strong> to repair leaky gut<br data-start=\"4054\" data-end=\"4057\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"4059\" data-end=\"4085\">Toxin-free ingredients<\/strong> to reduce immune overload<br data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4114\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"4116\" data-end=\"4148\">Thyroid-supportive nutrients<\/strong> from whole foods<br data-start=\"4165\" data-end=\"4168\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"4170\" data-end=\"4201\">No deprivation\u2014just balance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4203\" data-end=\"4388\">The full program is outlined in <em data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4325\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Eat-Heal-Sickness-Official-Transform\/dp\/B0DTTY2Z9M\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4236\" data-end=\"4324\">Eat to Heal<\/a><\/em> and used in ASTR&#8217;s clinical protocols for autoimmune recovery.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4390\" data-end=\"4393\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4395\" data-end=\"4454\"><strong data-start=\"4399\" data-end=\"4454\">Top ASTR Diet Foods That Support Autoimmune Healing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4456\" data-end=\"4712\">\n<li data-start=\"4456\" data-end=\"4489\">\n<p data-start=\"4458\" data-end=\"4489\">Wild-caught salmon (omega-3s)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4490\" data-end=\"4529\">\n<p data-start=\"4492\" data-end=\"4529\">Flaxseeds and chia (fiber, lignans)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4589\">\n<p data-start=\"4532\" data-end=\"4589\">Leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables (detox support)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4590\" data-end=\"4616\">\n<p data-start=\"4592\" data-end=\"4616\">Berries (antioxidants)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4617\" data-end=\"4669\">\n<p data-start=\"4619\" data-end=\"4669\">Quinoa and sweet potatoes (slow-digesting carbs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4670\" data-end=\"4712\">\n<p data-start=\"4672\" data-end=\"4712\">Fermented vegetables (microbiome repair)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4714\" data-end=\"4717\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4719\" data-end=\"4786\"><strong data-start=\"4723\" data-end=\"4786\">Final Thoughts: When Keto Makes Autoimmune Conditions Worse<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4788\" data-end=\"4973\">The keto diet isn\u2019t one-size-fits-all. For people with autoimmune issues, it may <strong data-start=\"4869\" data-end=\"4894\">increase inflammation<\/strong>, reduce immune tolerance, and damage the gut\u2014making symptoms harder to manage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4975\" data-end=\"5370\">\u2705 Restore balance and support immune healing with the <strong data-start=\"5029\" data-end=\"5042\">ASTR Diet<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"5043\" data-end=\"5046\" \/>\u2705 Start your personalized recovery plan with a free consultation:<br data-start=\"5111\" data-end=\"5114\" \/><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5114\" data-end=\"5242\">ASTR Diet Health Coach Session<\/a><br data-start=\"5242\" data-end=\"5245\" \/>\u2705 Read <em data-start=\"5252\" data-end=\"5342\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Eat-Heal-Sickness-Official-Transform\/dp\/B0DTTY2Z9M\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5253\" data-end=\"5341\">Eat to Heal<\/a><\/em> to learn the full protocol.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5372\" data-end=\"5375\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"5377\" data-end=\"5395\"><strong data-start=\"5381\" data-end=\"5395\">\u53c2\u8003\u6587\u732e<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"5397\" data-end=\"5985\">\n<li data-start=\"5397\" data-end=\"5527\">\n<p data-start=\"5400\" data-end=\"5527\">Vojdani A, Vojdani E. The role of intestinal permeability in autoimmune diseases. <em data-start=\"5482\" data-end=\"5506\">Altern Ther Health Med<\/em>. 2019;25(2):34\u201345.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5528\" data-end=\"5643\">\n<p data-start=\"5531\" data-end=\"5643\">Ang QY, et al. Ketogenic diets alter the gut microbiome in mice and humans. <em data-start=\"5607\" data-end=\"5613\">Cell<\/em>. 2020;181(6):1263\u20131275.e16.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5644\" data-end=\"5761\">\n<p data-start=\"5647\" data-end=\"5761\">De Santis S, et al. Saturated fatty acids induce increased intestinal permeability. <em data-start=\"5731\" data-end=\"5742\">Nutrients<\/em>. 2021;13(2):683.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5762\" data-end=\"5869\">\n<p data-start=\"5765\" data-end=\"5869\">Agmon-Levin N, et al. Nutritional factors in autoimmune diseases. <em data-start=\"5831\" data-end=\"5846\">Autoimmun Rev<\/em>. 2014;13(9):849\u2013854.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5870\" data-end=\"5985\">\n<p data-start=\"5873\" data-end=\"5985\">Powers M, et al. The influence of dietary carbohydrates on the thyroid axis. <em data-start=\"5950\" data-end=\"5964\">Endocr Pract<\/em>. 2010;16(2):303\u2013307.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why the Keto Diet Might Make Autoimmune Symptoms Worse (Search terms: \u201cketo autoimmune diet,\u201d \u201cis keto bad for autoimmune,\u201d \u201cketo lupus thyroid\u201d) The keto diet is often marketed as an anti-inflammatory solution for chronic illness\u2014but for people with autoimmune diseases, keto can backfire. While it may temporarily reduce symptoms for some, research shows that a high-fat, low-carb diet may trigger flares, disrupt immune regulation, and worsen thyroid and gut function over time. If you\u2019re dealing with conditions like Hashimoto\u2019s thyroiditis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or other autoimmune disorders, here\u2019s what you need to know before following the ketogenic trend. Why Autoimmune Conditions Require a Different Approach Autoimmune diseases develop when the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_analytify_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-47056","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/advancedsofttissuerelease.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/47056","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/advancedsofttissuerelease.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/advancedsofttissuerelease.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advancedsofttissuerelease.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advancedsofttissuerelease.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47056"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/advancedsofttissuerelease.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/47056\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/advancedsofttissuerelease.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47056"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}