Why You’re Still Tired on the AIP Diet: What’s Missing

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😴 Still Exhausted on the AIP Diet?

You’re avoiding gluten, dairy, grains, and nightshades. You’re doing everything “right” on the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP). But you’re still exhausted. Brain fog lingers. You crash mid-day. You’re starting to wonder—what’s missing?

You’re not alone. While the AIP diet can help reduce some inflammation short-term, it often fails to provide lasting energy and full-body healing because it ignores deeper root causes.

Dr. Joseph Jacobs, Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified nutritionist, experienced this himself. After months on the AIP diet with worsening fatigue and migraines, he developed the ASTR Diet—a comprehensive, long-term solution to reverse fatigue naturally by healing the root.

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⚠️ Why You’re Still Tired on the AIP Diet

1. Nutrient Deficiencies From Food Elimination

Removing entire food groups—like legumes, grains, dairy, eggs, nuts, and seeds—can lead to deficiencies in:

• Vitamin B12

• Iron

• 锌

• Omega-3s (DHA/EPA)

• 镁

These nutrients are essential for energy production, brain function, and adrenal support. Without them, you may feel even more tired over time.

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2. Your Gut Is Still Inflamed

AIP doesn’t guarantee gut healing. In fact, many AIP-approved foods (like leafy greens, coconut flour, or raw vegetables) can be:

• High in oxalates

• Hard to digest

• Irritating to a leaky gut

If your digestion is compromised, your body won’t absorb the nutrients it needs—leading to fatigue and inflammation.

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3. No Detox or Hormone Support

AIP focuses only on food, but fatigue often stems from:

• Mold or toxin buildup

• Liver congestion

• Cortisol dysregulation

• Blood sugar instability

• Estrogen dominance or low thyroid

Without supporting these systems, even the cleanest AIP menu won’t restore your energy.

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4. Under-Eating or Poor Macronutrient Balance

Many people on AIP:

• Skip meals

• Avoid fat out of fear

• Rely heavily on carbs like fruit and sweet potatoes

• Under-consume protein

This causes blood sugar crashes, hormonal disruption, and slow metabolism—all of which keep you tired.

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5. You’re Taking Supplements Without Support

Some people try to fix AIP fatigue by self-prescribing supplements like:

• B12

• 镁

• Iron

• Adaptogens

⚠️ This can be harmful. Excessive supplement use without supervision can:

• Cause toxicity or imbalance

• Worsen symptoms

• Interfere with medications

Always consult a clinical nutritionist before taking supplements.
👉 Book a Free ASTR Health Coach Consultation

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✅ The ASTR Diet: A Better Path to Energy and Autoimmune Healing

这 ASTR Diet—developed by Dr. Jacobs after battling chronic fatigue—goes beyond elimination. It is:

• Anti-inflammatory, but not overly restrictive

• Restorative, with nutrient-rich healing foods

• Toxin-free, avoiding chemicals and endocrine disruptors

• Sustainable, so your body and mind can recover long-term

📘 Learn the full plan in Eat to Heal

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🧠 Summary: Why AIP Isn’t Enough to Beat Fatigue

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📘 Dr. Jacobs’ Story: From AIP Burnout to Full Recovery

After trying AIP and seeing his fatigue and migraines worsen, Dr. Jacobs realized that food elimination alone wasn’t enough. He created the ASTR Diet to heal the gut, replenish nutrients, and reverse inflammation—naturally and sustainably.

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📚 References

• Ballantyne, S. (2013). The Paleo Approach

• Di Lorenzo, C. et al. (2015). Nutritional deficiencies and fatigue. Journal of Headache and Pain

• Shoemaker, R. (2016). Biotoxin-related fatigue. Surviving Mold

• Calder, P. C. (2017). Nutrients and energy metabolism. Biochemical Society Transactions

• Fasano, A. (2012). Gut permeability and autoimmune disease. Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology