Dietary Recommendations for Better Management
Theres no specific Lyme disease diet.
And, fortunately, most people fully recover from Lyme disease aftertaking antibiotics.
Verywell / Danie Drinkwater
Can Diet Affect Lyme Disease?
Verywell / Danie Drinkwater
However, this issue isnt common in the United States.
Essential oils are concentrated liquids from plants that are often used in aromatherapy.
Although this initial research is promising, essential oils are not a replacement for standard antibiotic treatment.
Get our printable guide for your next doctor’s appointment to help you ask the right questions.
The essential oils listed are not considered safe to ingest in high quantities.
Clinical studies examining the effects of essential oils on human subjects are needed to inform future recommendations.
Nuts and coffee, which contain polyphenols, an anti-inflammatory compound, may protect against inflammation as well.
Herbal remedies may not be safe and could interfere with Lyme disease antibiotics or other medications youre taking.
Sustainability and Practicality
Flexibility
An anti-inflammatory diet allows for a wide variety of palatable foods.
Cost
The Mediterranean diet centers around home-cooked food rather than restaurant meals or processed foods.
Cooking your own meals can be a money-saver, depending on how you shop.
While alternative therapies can seem enticing, they arent always the best course of action.
Get our printable guide for your next doctor’s appointment to help you ask the right questions.
2023;10:1183344. doi:10.3389/fmed.2023.1183344
Johns Hopkins University.Essential oils from garlic, herbs kill persistent Lyme disease bacteria.
Chan School of Public Health.Diet review: Mediterranean diet.
International Food Information Council.The healthy dietary patterns highlighted in the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
University of Idaho Extension.Shop smart.
