The process of resolving inflammation is not passive but an active one that requires nutrients like omega-3s to create the molecules that calm the immune system.

For severely debilitated guts, an elemental diet provides pre-digested nutrients in a medical food to give the intestines a complete rest.

Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) and CBD with THC blends are used in functional medicine to modulate the autoimmune response and decrease gut inflammation.

The bacteria Akkermansia, which is critical for maintaining a healthy gut lining, is often found to be at undetectable levels in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

The Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) diet removes seemingly healthy foods like grains, legumes, and nuts because their proteins can become inflammatory when the gut is compromised.

The specific probiotic VSL#3 is considered a powerful and effective treatment for gut inflammation, especially for patients who have had surgery for IBD.

A study found that adding curcumin to the standard anti-inflammatory drug mesalamine led to better outcomes for patients with ulcerative colitis.

Excess belly fat is not just passive storage but an active hormonal organ that constantly produces inflammatory signals throughout the body.

Future immune testing may involve challenging the system with a substance like lipopolysaccharide to measure its reaction, rather than just taking a static snapshot.