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Endo Diet

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Liverpool, UK

Has anyone tried changing their diet?

Has this helped with endo symptoms
in anyway?

August 8, 2017
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I've been doing a lot of research, and everywhere I go, they say NO DAIRY, I just started reading Whole New You, and same thing, no dairy, it's good because it includes alternative recipes. Also you don't have to cut it out forever but at this point I'm sure most of us are willing to do anything.

November 6, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Gluten, and diary free are the first main two ones for endo, plus no soy products as they are full of photo oestrogen's which fuels endo. Also helpful is following an anti-inflammatory diet, e.g. low to no red meat, reduce alcohol, sugar. I'm also yeast free, nightshade free, and can't tolerate beans, legumes, onions and garlic. I've even had to stop eating chicken recently as my gut couldn't digest it. I also recommend digestive enzymes and a good probiotic.

December 6, 2017 (edited)
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I have. My doctor gave me an anti-inflammatory food list, and when I follow it, my pain is much better.

November 3, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I am trying to get to the stage of vegan but i am not there yet. Trying to figure out what you actually eat once you become vegan. Lol.

August 11, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Me as well. I became a vegetarian, i no longer eat meat just fish and it has helped somewhat, not totally but its a lot manageable.

August 9, 2017

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