Micah Yu, MD, MHA, MS, ABOIM, DipABLM, IFMCP - Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Sjögren's - D2

Food is one of the most direct levers we have on inflammation, and there is no one-size-fits-all diet for Sjögren's. That is the grounded, practical message from Dr. Micah Yu, a quadruple board-certified integrative rheumatologist who lives with an autoimmune condition himself, in this session on the anti-inflammatory diet for Sjögren's. Dr. Yu starts with the Mediterranean diet, the eating pattern recommended by the American College of Rheumatology and now supported by a 2026 study showing it can help lower Sjögren's symptoms. From there he tours the building blocks of an anti-inflammatory plate (phytonutrients, fiber, omega-3s, herbs and spices), the pro-inflammatory foods to ease away from, and the individual triggers (gluten, dairy, nightshades) that flare some patients and not others. He closes with a realistic transition plan built on adding foods before subtracting them. What you will take away The Mediterranean diet is the best-studied starting point: whole, minimally processed foods rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, with olive oil in and red meat limited. Fiber is anti-inflammatory in its own right: it feeds gut bacteria that produce calming short-chain fatty acids. Aim for 25 to 30 grams a day for women, 30 to 38 for men, and build up slowly. Omega-3s matter at the right dose: two to three servings of fish weekly, or algae-based options, with roughly 2 to 3 grams a day shown to be anti-inflammatory (talk to your doctor before going higher). Transition over 4 to 8 weeks, add before you subtract, and keep a food journal, because the diet that calms one person's Sjögren's can flare another's. About Dr. Yu Dr. Micah Yu, MD, MHA, MS is a quadruple board-certified integrative rheumatologist trained at Loma Linda University with fellowship training in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona. He is the co-founder of Dr. Lifestyle, where he sees patients in person and virtually, and the founder of MYAutoimmuneMD. Living with spondyloarthritis himself, he blends clinical expertise with personal experience in helping patients address root causes of autoimmune disease. Not registered yet? If you want to join the conversation live, July 16 to 18, 2026, register for the free Virtual Sjögren's Summit: https://sjogrenssummit.com Connect with Dr. Yu Website: https://myautoimmunemd.com Clinic: https://drlifestyle.org Instagram:   / myautoimmunemd   TikTok:   / myautoimmunemd   Chapters 0:00 Welcome: no one-size-fits-all diet 0:52 Sjögren's, inflammation, and diet 1:39 The Mediterranean diet foundation 3:12 Phytonutrients and colorful plants 4:46 Fiber and the gut microbiome 6:18 Omega-3s and the right dose 7:04 Pro-inflammatory foods to ease away from 7:49 Individual triggers: gluten, dairy, nightshades 9:25 Why triggers differ person to person 11:44 A sample plate and a transition plan This session is educational and does not take the place of individual medical advice. Please bring what resonates to the care team who helps you manage your health.