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The Autoimmune Doc Podcast w/ Dr. Taylor KrickAuthor: Taylor
The Autoimmune Doc Podcast is hosted by Dr. Taylor Krick, a functional medicine practitioner (and sufferer of autoimmune disease himself) who specializes in educating and supporting those dealing with autoimmune diseases or symptoms. Dr. Taylor's focus is on explaining the underlying mechanisms of autoimmunity, while also giving clinical pointers to help you manage your own case through labs, supplements, and lifestyle strategies. For more information visit www.autoimmunedocpodcast.com Language: en-us Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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076 - 11 Burning Autoimmune Questions ANSWERED
Wednesday, 4 March, 2026
Dr. Taylor Krick answers the 11 Burning Autoimmune Questions Answered — from childhood eczema labs and gut health to food sensitivities, leaky gut, and the real root causes of autoimmune disease using a functional medicine approach. Whether you're struggling with inflammatory skin conditions, confused about the autoimmune paleo diet, or wondering about ferritin, iron overload, MTHFR, methylation, and high homocysteine — this episode breaks it all down.You'll also learn why your omega-3 dose is probably too low, what vitamin D levels you should actually target, whether magnesium supplementation is overhyped, and how to use supplements strategically with macro and micro cycles instead of guessing. Dr. Taylor explains the cell danger response, seed oils, oxidative stress, and why a nuanced functional approach beats one-size-fits-all protocols every time.If you're navigating an autoimmune condition or chronic illness, drop your biggest question in the comments and subscribe for more deep dives with the Autoimmune Doc.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro00:39 – Best Labs for Childhood Eczema and Skin Conditions03:09 – Stool Tests, Food Sensitivity, and Organic Acids Explained08:19 – Is the Autoimmune Paleo Diet Forever?13:09 – Sleep, Alcohol, and Diet: The Autoimmune Flare Bucket17:34 – High Ferritin, Iron Overload, and Oxidative Stress22:39 – Anemia of Chronic Inflammation Explained25:46 – Why Retesting Lab Work Is Critical for Healing27:56 – Low Iron, B12 Deficiency, and Pernicious Anemia33:49 – MTHFR Gene, Methylation, and High Homocysteine42:40 – Should You Take a Daily Multivitamin?44:48 – Vitamin D, Omega-3s, and Long-Term Supplements49:29 – Omega-3 Dosing: Why You're Probably Taking Too Little54:39 – Fish Oil Quality, Rancidity, and the Bite Test58:34 – Seed Oils, Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio Explained64:34 – Vitamin D From Sun vs. Supplements70:24 – Magnesium Supplementation and Cell Danger Response79:39 – How to Choose Supplements Based on Your Mechanisms#AutoimmuneDisease #FunctionalMedicine #GutHealth
