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How to Choose: Core vs. Modified AIP Elimination Phase | Deep Dive (Ep 069)
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- Mar 9, 2026
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Episode 69: Core vs. Modified AIP Elimination Phase — How to Choose | Deep Dive If you’re learning about the Autoimmune Protocol for the first time—or revisiting it after trying it years ago—one question almost always comes up during the Elimination Phase: Should I start with Core AIP or Modified AIP? It sounds like a simple choice, but for many people it feels loaded. Some wonder which version will “work better.” Others worry about sustainability, cost, cultural fit, or whether they can realistically maintain the structure long enough to see results. In this episode of the AIP Deep Dive series, Mickey breaks down the key differences between Core and Modified AIP, explains why both versions exist, and walks you through how to decide which one is the best fit for you right now. Rather than framing the choice as a matter of willpower or commitment, this episode reframes it as a question of context, sustainability, and nutrient density. Mickey also discusses who each version tends to work best for, what the research currently says (and doesn’t say), how Modified AIP evolved from real-world use, and how to transition between versions if needed. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the Core vs. Modified question exists today What is removed on Core AIP and how it differs from Modified Which foods are included in Modified AIP and why Who Core AIP tends to work best for Why Modified AIP is now the recommended starting point for most people How accessibility, affordability, and cultural relevance factor into your decision The research reality behind both versions Why nutrient density matters regardless of which version you choose How to transition from Modified to Core if needed Why fit and sustainability matter more than perfection Resources: Referenced Episodes: Episode 53 : T…