The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet is an anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle approach designed to support people living with autoimmune disease, IBS, and chronic inflammation. Rather than being a “trend diet,” AIP is a structured elimination and reintroduction protocol that aims to: • Reduce immune triggers • Support gut healing • Lower systemic inflammation • Improve quality of life But what does science say — and how does it align with official dietary recommendations in the United States?