Low Salicylate Diet

This Low Salicylate Diet is a delicious and simple plan designed to support clients with salicylate intolerance by removing all medium and high salicylate-containing foods. This comprehensive program is strictly low salicylate, soy-free, and sugar-free, making it an excellent choice for managing symptoms while enjoying a wide variety of colorful, fun recipes. It is particularly relevant if your PlexusDx report highlights sensitivities in inflammatory or immune pathways. For example, genes like TNF, IL6, and IL23R play key roles in regulating your body's inflammatory response, while CRP is a primary marker for systemic inflammation. Additionally, genes such as BCO1 influence how efficiently your body converts nutrients like Vitamin A, which is critical for immune defense. By focusing on low salicylate ingredients, this plan helps reduce the overall chemical load on your system, supporting the specific metabolic and immune needs identified in your genetic profile.

The program is built on solid evidence prioritizing anti-inflammatory nutrition and gut health. It emphasizes polyphenols and antioxidants to help modulate inflammatory responses and reduce oxidative stress, alongside high-quality proteins to support the gut microbiome. The plan is designed to lower C-reactive protein (CRP) levels through fiber-rich foods and provides essential minerals like zinc and selenium to bolster immune function.

Prioritize Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Incorporate polyphenol-rich options like pecans, potatoes, oats, asparagus, and onions. Ensure adequate intake of essential fat-soluble antioxidants such as Vitamin A (from eggs, yogurt, and milk) and Vitamin E (from nuts and chia seeds).
Boost Fiber Intake: Aim for up to 35 grams of fiber daily to help lower CRP levels and support a healthy gut microbiome. Focus on low salicylate fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains.
Support Your Immune System: Include foods rich in zinc (fish, oats, milk, eggs) and selenium (chicken, yogurt, rice). Add Vitamin C sources like citrus fruits, persimmons, figs, and potatoes to further enhance immune resilience.
Choose Quality Proteins: Select high-quality protein sources to improve gut microbiota and immunity. Include chicken, milk, and yogurt for glutamine, as well as fish, nuts, seeds, and eggs for a variety of amino acids.

Ready to get started? Click the button below to access your personalized PlexusDx meal planning tool. You can easily customize this plan to fit your exact needs using the "Swap" feature.

Locate the meal you want to change.
Click the three dots next to the meal name.
Select "Swap recipe" from the menu.
Choose "Swap" to change just that meal or "Swap all" to replace it for the whole week.
Keep clicking "Swap" to find alternatives that match plan rules like gluten-free, dairy-free, or egg-free.

PlexusDx provides educational information about genetic predispositions only. This content is not medical advice. Always discuss genetic findings, test results, symptoms, and treatment decisions with your healthcare provider or an allergist to determine appropriate care for your situation.

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