Supplements & Vitamins for Autoimmune Disease: What We Take & Why

Supplements and vitamins for autoimmune disease can be an effective tool for managing autoimmune symptoms, calming inflammation, and addressing nutrient deficiencies. After a decade of experimenting with various supplements, here is what what we personally take for our autoimmune conditions and why.

As a follow-up to my post: 11 Things You Need to Know Before Buying Supplements for Autoimmune Disease, I feel it is only appropriate to tell what supplements for autoimmune disease we’ve landed on after years of experimentation and problem-solving for our own autoimmune issues.

Supplements were a crucial part of our path to reversing autoimmune symptoms, and are still part of our daily lives. While Frank and I (and our wallet) would love a world where we didn’t have to take supplements, it just isn’t the case for us as the benefits we’ve felt and observed from these are too big to ignore.

So in this post, I’ll reveal all of the supplements we take on a consistent basis, how we picked them, what dosage we use, what benefits we feel, and, most importantly, WHY we take them.

We personally feel the approach to using supplements for autoimmune disease requires a basic understanding of why you are taking them in the first place.

It is so easy to get lost in all the recommendations from your doctor, online influencers, friends, family, etc. Then you may find yourself saying “Well, I tried x, y, and z but it didn’t work for me…” because you had no real understanding behind your supplementation in the first place.

How do I know this?

Because it happened to me. And I don’t want it to happen to you.

Consider supplements for autoimmune disease like an investment – you want to research it and know the reason behind investing before you dump your hard-earned money into it. If you are looking for a place to start that research, I add in many references and links throughout this post. We also have a free Autoimmune Starter Pack filled the same resources we used to find the supplements we needed. Just click the button below and we will send it over to you for free!

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So, without further ado…

Our Favorite Supplements and Vitamins for Autoimmune Disease: What We Take & Why

*Please note that I am not a doctor or medical professional. This site is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. All experiences with these supplements are our own, and we make no guarantees that others will have the same experience.

To help explain the whys behind our supplements, I’m breaking them down into the following categories: nutritional, inflammation management/immune modulation, and therapeutic.

First up:

Nutritional Supplements and Vitamins for Autoimmune Disease

By “nutritional”, I mean supplements that do at least one of the following:

• Make-up for a common deficiency associated with autoimmune disease
• Fill in nutritional gaps as a result of our more restricted diet for managing autoimmune symptoms
• Make-up for the nutrients that we are personally deficient in or need more of as evident through either bloodwork or genetic testing

Anna’s Nutritional Supplements:

Magnesium Glycinate

Magnesium is one of the most common deficiencies (even if you don’t have autoimmune disease), and has numerous benefits. It’s helpful for insomnia, calming anxiety, constipation, muscle relaxation, and reducing inflammation, and is an essential mineral for bone health/formation and vascular function. To learn more about magnesium, here is a helpful article from Dr. Amy Myers.

Magnesium has changed my life and I do not say that lightly. When I don’t take it, I experience debilitating anxiety, bone pain, muscle aches, tremors, and leg cramps (the kind that make you hop out of bed in the middle of the night).

There are many forms of the nutrient, but Magnesium Glycinate seems to be the one that I tolerate best. All others give me very loose stools.

I take 4 capsules a day (2 in the morning and 2 at night) of the Pure Encapsulations brand which comes out to 480 mg daily. I am bummed at how expensive it is, but I’ve tried switching to a cheaper brand and had poor outcomes.

Iron Bisglycinate

This is simply because I’ve battled anemia for years and need to take an iron supplement for sufficient iron levels. I notice almost immediately when my iron levels get too low, with the first symptoms being heart palpitations and exhaustion. Maintaining my iron levels is crucial to thyroid health, and because I have a history with Hashimoto’s, this is something I monitor closely.

I’ve tried multiple brands and types over the years – some of which constipated me or made me feel ill. I was taking the gluten-free version of Floradix, which is called Floravital, for a long time, but then discovered that I am sensitive to the combination of B vitamins that are added. I eventually landed on Thorne’s Iron Bisglycinate. I tolerate it very well, and take 1 capsule (25 mg) every 1-2 days.

Vitamin D/K2

I am happy to see Vitamin D supplementation become more mainstream and recommended by even conventional medical doctors. There are a plethora of benefits for maintaining adequate levels of Vitamin D, especially for autoimmunity. This comprehensive review deep dives into just a few of the benefits, and this article from Autoimmune Wellness is also helpful in understanding why Vitamin D is crucial for autoimmune healing.

Vitamin D was one of the first supplements I ever starting taking at the beginning of my autoimmune discovery (roughly 10 years ago) because it is a common nutrient deficiency not only for autoimmunity, but for everyone. I noticed an immediate difference in my mood and bone pain.

Frank also hopped on board and then we learned how important cofactors like Vitamin K2 and Vitamin A are in supporting Vitamin D as they have a synergistic relationship. So, we found a supplement that contained Vitamin K2 and ensure we get enough Vitamin A through diet.

We supplement with higher amounts during the winter time due to our lack of sun exposure in the Midwest. This helps significantly with beating the winter blues.

Related: 10 Tips to Beat the Winter Blues

We may supplement during the summer if needed, but not on a daily basis because we are out in the sun a lot more. Due to the risk of taking too much Vitamin D, we monitor blood levels about every 3-6 months.

If our vitamin D levels get too low, I tend to experience bone and fibromyalgia-type pain, as well as depression. If Frank’s levels get too low, he too experiences the effects on mood muscle/bone type pains.

The brand we use is Thorne Vitamin D/K2 drops and our dosages vary depending on the season ranging anywhere from 2,000 – 10,000 IUs daily.

Calcium

Two reasons: my diet does not provide enough calcium, and I am usually pregnant or nursing and need to make sure I have enough for me and the baby.

I am very cautious about calcium supplements (here’s why), and finally found one by Dr. Amy Myers that I felt comfortable taking until I just found out (as I was writing this post), that it’s discontinued!

So, I will be switching to 1-2 capsules every 1-2 days of Grassfed Living Bone by Ancestral Supplements.

Active B12 with L-Methylfolate

I take this because I have the MTHFR mutation (1 mutation each of the C677T and A1298C), and struggle with high homocysteine levels as a result. If you’ve never heard of the MTHFR mutation and its relation to autoimmune disease, I suggest you read this article by Dr. Amy Myers.

If I do not take this supplement, I experience debilitating anxiety and high homocysteine levels in my bloodwork. It also helps out with iron absorption.

However, I’ve noticed that I am sensitive to high levels of B vitamins, even if they are methylated, and cannot take more than 400 mcg of methylated folate per day without feeling ill and getting a headache.

I use the Seeking Health Active B12 with L-Methyfolate lozenges and take half a lozenge daily (400 mcg) in the morning, dissolved under the tongue.

For more information on how to treat and test for this, I suggest Dr. Ben Lynch’s book Dirty Genes.

Phosphatidylcholine

This is one of those supplements I was always eyeing, but never took the plunge because I was spending so much money on supplements already. But then two things happened: I did a test through Nutrition Genome that said genetically, I am in need of more choline. And then, my doctor ran some tests and discovered I likely have a mold problem, and suggested I supplement with phosphatidylcholine to help my body eliminate the mold.

On top of it, my diet is already very low in dietary choline because I cannot tolerate eggs, and do not eat nearly enough liver – both of which are top sources of choline.

So… after all that, I decided this was probably a good idea.

Choline comes in a variety of forms, but because my doctor recommended phosphatidylcholine, I decided to use that form. I currently take 1 softgel of BodyBioPC in the morning and another at night.

Desiccated Liver

As I said above, I don’t eat enough beef liver, and liver is very nutrient dense providing B12 and other B vitamins, iron, and choline – all things I need more of.

I am all for getting the most I can through food instead of synthetically made supplements, so this is something I decided to add to my supplement protocol since it is food-based.

I use this desiccated beef liver from Radiant Life and take 2-4 capsules daily. I noticed this helps with maintaining my iron levels.

Multivitamin

I have a confession… I do not like multivitamins at all. I’ve always felt awful taking them, no matter what kind and never felt any positive difference whatsoever.

During pregnancy, they make me puke.

HOWEVER, due to my restricted diet, I realize that I may be missing adequate amounts of essential nutrients, especially during and after pregnancy when my babies need it all to grow and thrive.

So, I never stopped searching for a multivitamin for these childbearing years and finally found one that I tolerate really well, and also – BONUS, it actually gives me ENERGY! Never thought that would happen.

Still, I take only half a dose (3 capsules) because of all the B vitamins, and take it every 1-2 days. The brand I found to be amazing is Amy Myers Multivitamin.

I should note that on the days I am taking this multi, I do not take the Active B12 with L-methylfolate so I can avoid overdoing it on the B vitamins.

Okay so that’s it for my nutritional supplements. Now onto Frank.

Frank’s Nutritional Supplements:

Frank takes magnesium, vitamin D/K, calcium, active B12 with L-methylfolate, and desiccated liver for the same reasons I do.

He also takes the following:

P-5-P

Also known as activated vitamin B6. Frank originally added this one because of a measured deficiency through a Genova Diagnostics test. Since then, he uses the supplement daily to balance hormones, improve sleep and recovery.  

He takes 1 capsule of Seeking Health P-5-P (25mg) daily.

CoQ10

Another deficiency determined through testing, CoQ10 has been a relative breakthrough for stabilizing Frank’s energy and overall function. And when paired with the next supplement, is probably his most notably felt supplement aside from magnesium and Vitamin D/K2.

He takes 1 softgel of NOW CoQ10 (100mg) daily.

PQQ (with some extra goodies)

This one was never on the radar until our oldest daughter had this supplement prescribed to her based on a genetic analysis she had done, which revealed multiple mitochondrial abnormalities. In order to improve mitochondria generation and function, her doctor prescribed PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline quinone).

Frank looked in the genetic mirror, and considering his own testing, assumed he could benefit similarly. After trying PQQ for a week, he knew it would be a continued maintenance supplement due to stable energy it provided. (We noticed the same effect in our daughter… it seemed to unlock her energy.)

He takes 1 capsule of NOW PQQ Energy daily.

Supplements for Autoimmune Disease to Calm Inflammation & Manage Stress

These supplements are the ones we use to battle the inflammatory symptoms and blood markers that come as a result of autoimmune issues. Aside from the mushrooms I mention at the end, I am the only one in the house who takes these supplements.

Curcumin

Spend any time in the functional medicine/autoimmune world and you’re bound to come across this supplement to calm inflammation, which in turn can reduce pain, improve skin rashes, and more.

Curcumin is a compound in the spice turmeric and is isolated into higher concentrations in supplements. There are over 10,000 published peer-reviewed articles proving turmeric and curcumin benefits.

In regards to autoimmune diseases such as MS, RA, psoriasis, and inflammatory bowel disease, curcumin inhibits these autoimmune diseases by regulating inflammatory cytokines.¹

Basically… it’s a powerful substance, and is continuing to become even more powerful as technology advances to make it more readily absorbed by the body.

For me personally, it was a huge help in reducing and pretty much eliminating daily fibromyalgia-like pain and joint pain. I no longer suffer with pain, but still take it to keep inflammation in check especially during stressful times (aka almost every day due to being a mom with young children).

I used to take 2 capsules of Gaia Turmeric Supreme (and had good results), but now take 1 capsule daily (600 mg) of Integrative Therapeutics Theracurmin HP because of its enhanced bioavailability.

CBD Oil

Life-changing. Life-changing, I tell you!

Not everyone has the same experience with CBD oil as I do, but this supplement is crucial to managing my inflammation. Once I learned that our bodies have an endocannabinoid system (commonly referred to as ECS) that modulates our immune function, inflammation, and central nervous system, I was hooked on this idea of using CBD oil.

Why, you ask?

Because CBD oil enhances ECS activity, promoting internal balance within the body, among other benefits.

When I was suffering from chronic, daily pain in my muscles and bones, a dose of 5-10mg of CBD would take it away completely. If I needed a little extra help, CBD paired with Curcumin and Krill Oil was a powerful combination.

I also sleep so much better when I take my daily dose. Some people I know say that it’s effective for their anxiety, too, but I don’t experience that (I wish I did!).

I’ve tried so many brands, and the one that I absolutely love and is most cost effective for our budget (they have sales often) is the Raw CBD by Endoca. I take 5-10mg at night before bed.

If you are looking for more information, this book is really helpful. Endoca also has a lot of useful and easy-to-understand information here. If you scroll down, you can sign up for a free, informational guide.

Probiotics

There are times I try to drop probiotics from my supplements to save money, but it never fails that I always go back to taking them because I feel major benefits during use. What those benefits are? …I can’t really tell you lol. I just know I feel better overall when I take probiotics.

Gut and microbiome health is a huge (possibly THE hugest) factor when it comes to healing autoimmune disease, and prebiotics and probiotics usually make their way into supplement recommendations to help.

There are a lot of myths associated with probiotics and their use for addressing gut dysbiosis, some of which I believed myself for a very long time. I highly recommend this article by Seed Probiotics to clarify their role in modulating your immune system.

The only issue with probiotics is that so many of them are not quality supplements, and may end up doing nothing at all. Over the years, we’ve tried many and were recommended many different kinds and brands by doctors. The two we’ve landed on due to the significant results they’ve provided both to me and the rest of our family are:

1. Just Thrive Spore Probiotics
2. Seed Probiotics

Currently, I take Seed Probiotics after a year or two of being on the Just Thrive. The Seed probiotic is a subscription-based program and I only take one capsule a day (instead of the recommended 2) to reduce the cost of subscription.

Black Cumin Seed Oil

This was originally supposed to be a short-term, therapeutic supplement which turned into a daily maintenance supplement. I originally took it because I had a suspicion I was dealing with H. Pylori in my gut and after reading this article by Dr. Izabella Wentz, I decided to try 2 grams a day.

Wow, did it work! I went from daily stomach pain to none at all as long as I took my black cumin seed oil. Then, I had some bloodwork done and found that my thyroid levels were better than they ever have been since weaning off thyroid medication.

Related: How (and WHY) I Weaned Off My Hashimoto’s Thyroid Medication

From that point on, I decided to stick with it due to its host of other benefits not only for the thyroid, but also the liver, hair, skin, etc. To learn more about its benefits for the thyroid, read this article by Dr. Alan Christianson, and to read more about its other benefits, read this article by Dr. Axe.

I currently take Dr. Mercola’s biodynamic black cumin seed oil – 1 gram in the morning and 1 gram at night.

Adaptogenic Herbs and Mushrooms

Adaptogens are very intriguing for managing autoimmune disease because they help the body naturally adapt to stress… a much better option for your body than coffee when you’re tired, or alcohol when you’re stressed, or junk food when you’re feeling down. Stress can lead to inflammation (and therefore a worsening of autoimmune conditions), so adaptogens are a healthier way to deal with it.

Adaptogens were a recent addition to our supplementation and I would put them in the category of CBD oil: life-changing.

Since starting our adaptogens, our focus is clear and our energy is stable and lasts all day, even after a night of no sleep. We are also able to calmly deal with anxiety and stressful situations. Very important for raising kids.

However, the reason it took so long to add adaptogens to our supplement protocol was because we tried various brands that gave us no results. It really wasn’t until I started drinking Rasa adaptogenic tea that we both started to feel what true adaptogens can do for the body.

Since then, I’ve settled into a nice routine of drinking 1-2 cups of Rasa daily (they have an AIP version, too!). I prefer it “black” and iced but it took me a few months to get there. It can be an acquired taste.

Frank prefers to take a supplement instead of the tea. He also wanted something to help him stay focused during work so he takes 2 capsules of MycoBotanicals Brain Capsules by Host Defense.

Therapeutic Supplements and Vitamins for Autoimmune Disease

We use therapeutic supplements to address issues that could lead to autoimmune flares or the development of new autoimmune conditions. Examples are: accidental glutening (especially for Frank who has Celiac Disease), viruses, infections, mold exposure, etc.

Related: Conquering Celiac Disease: 10 Symptoms that Finally Made Sense

Consider these more as supplements we keep stocked in our medicine cabinets for “just in case” situations, and those we use to get ahead of a common problem (for us) before it gets worse.

*Dosages of these vary based on whatever we are dealing with. Also, I need to mention that for almost all ailments, we try homeopathy first and many times, that’s all we need. But, we will add these in as supportive measures if needed.

Biocidin®

Biocidin products are our favorite for anything virus/pathogen/infection related, particularly in the gut. When I started to exhibit symptoms of H. Pylori, I combined Biocidin with the black cumin seed oil I mentioned to fight it. Within a couple weeks, my symptoms improved by about 90%, and continued to decrease as I continued the treatment.

We like their G.I. Detox, Oliverex, Liposomal Biocidin, and Liquid Biocidin.

For more information, I found this video/interview with Dr. Terry Wahls very informative.

Leaky Gut Revive®

This powder by Dr. Amy Myers has been instrumental in addressing gut issues as well, especially if there is pain involved. I find it very soothing for the gut lining.

It’s great to have on hand for accidental glutening, gut infections, recovering after food poisoning, etc. Basically, anything that brings gut pain, this is what we turn to.

Another option we like is DGL Plus by Pure Encapsulations.

Ion Biome®

Ion Biome (previously named Restore) was originally prescribed to us by a local doctor who helped our daughter heal her gut and reverse her food intolerances and allergies.

Given the success we had with her healing, I looked more into the supplement and found how instrumental it can be in sealing a leaky gut and improving tight junction integrity.

Our whole family uses this supplement once a year, along with a few others, to aid in our gut health, but also have it on hand for accidental glutening or other food reactions.

Click here to learn more about how it works.

Activated Charcoal

Another favorite for accidental glutening, food poisoning, toxin exposure, and gas/bloating. This is something we keep stocked at all times.

It supports detoxification by binding toxins, and is often used in many of the detox programs we’ve been prescribed by our local functional medicine doctors.

We like the Activated Coconut Charcoal by Dr. Amy Myers.

Digestive Enzymes

We keep these on hand for whenever we are eating out or have risk of cross-contamination, or eating treats that may contain some things we don’t eat on a regular basis, such as peanuts and popcorn.

The enzymes are more of a safety net to support the digestive process when dealing with foods our guts aren’t used to. We like the capsulated digestive enzymes by Dr. Amy Myers because they contain a protease enzyme that breaks down gluten (many digestive enzymes on the market to do not contain this enzyme).

Saccharomyces Boullardi

A beneficial yeast helpful for maintaining gut health and in treating gut infections like H. Pylori and mold exposure (it’s helpful for a lot of other things, too, but the gut dysbiosis, H. Pylori, and mold is what we’ve personally had experience with).

Due to the cost of this supplement, we only order it when needed. We like the S. Boullardi by Klaire Labs.

For more information about S. Boullardi, read this article by Dr. Izabella Wentz.

Systemic Enzymes

I believe systemic enzymes played a crucial role in my complete reversal of Hashimoto’s Disease and successful third pregnancy. They used to be a maintenance supplement I took for about 2 years. But the price eventually weighed on me and I decided to drop them to see what happens.

Related: How I Reversed My Chronic Pain & Put My Hashimoto’s Into Remission

So far, I’ve been okay without them, but will consider them should I ever experience an intense autoimmune flare, or when I am trying to get pregnant.

Systemic enzymes are great for cleaning and thinning the blood, reducing scar tissue, managing pain, and breaking down various pathogens and dead material in the blood. They have also been shown to reduce thyroid antibodies, which is why I started taking them in the first place.

I like the Fibrenza brand, and take 2 capsules in the morning and 2 capsules at night on an empty stomach (very important).

For more information, read this article by Dr. Jockers.

Okay, so that is it for therapeutic supplements. There is still one more category of supplements for autoimmune disease I’d like to cover and that is the category of…

Supplements We Would Take If We Could

So far, all the supplements I listed are just the ones Frank and I take. What I don’t mention are the supplements we give to our kids (which is a blog post for another time).

As you can imagine, between us and the kids, the monthly price tag of supplements for our family is hefty, and therefore we have to make cuts somewhere. But, if we did have the extra cash, we would likely add in the following supplements:

BrocElite®

Maybe you’ve heard of sulforaphane, a powerful compound found in broccoli sprouts with a whole host of benefits that support detoxification, reduce risk of cancer, protect the brain and, honestly, the list goes on and on because 39 distinct benefits have been found so far… all which can aid in the management and reversal of autoimmunity.

BrocElite is a supplement that offers stabilized sulforaphane in a clinically relevant dose… much easier than making your own broccoli sprouts and hoping you’re getting enough sulforphane in each batch.

But, like I said, because it is possible to get this from food, we choose to make our own broccoli sprouts instead using these seeds, which are tested and selected to contain a large amount of glucoraphanin, a precursor to sulforaphane.

For more information about sulforaphane benefits, listen to this podcast by Chris Kresser where he does a deep dive into the research behind it, plus a step-by-step tutorial on how to grow your own broccoli sprouts at home.

Glutathione

Over the years, I’ve seen a back-and-forth between whether or not glutathione is a useful supplement. Some say it’s not absorbed. Others say it can be absorbed in only specific forms that just so happen to be outrageously expensive.

Glutathione is a critical component in managing inflammation and detoxification, and many people with autoimmunity may find they have low levels of glutathione in the blood (here are some signs you may be glutathione deficient.)

Well! It seems we are finding clarity on the subject, as this study showed that supplementing the reduced form of glutathione does raise levels of glutathione in the blood. Woohoo! And reduced glutathione isn’t insanely expensive… but still expensive enough to not make the cut for our budget, especially because there are other ways to increase glutathione levels.

But if we could, we’d supplement with 1 gram a day of the Jarrow Reduced Glutathione.

And that brings us to the end of this super long post. Whew!

To Recap All of Our Supplements and Vitamins for Autoimmune Disease

Our Daily(ish) Nutritional Supplements and Vitamins for Autoimmune Disease

Anna

• Magnesium Glycinate – 2 capsules in the morning and 2 at night (480 mg total)
• Iron Bisglycinate – 1 capsule daily (25 mg)
• Vitamin D/K2 – dosage varies depending on season and sun exposure ranging anywhere from 2,000 IU – 10,000 IU
• Calcium – 1-2 capsules every 1-2 days
• Active B12 with L-Methylfolate – 1/2 lozenge (400 mcg) under the tongue daily
• Phosphatidylcholine – 2 softgels daily
• Desiccated Liver – 4 capsules daily
• Multivitamin – 3 capsules every 1-2 days, especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Frank

• Magnesium Glycinate – 2 capsules in the morning and 2 at night (480 mg total)
• Vitamin D/K2 – dosage varies depending on season and sun exposure ranging anywhere from 2,000 IU – 10,000 IU
• Calcium – 1-2 capsules every 1-2 days
• Active B12 with L-Methylfolate – 1/2 lozenge daily
• Desiccated Liver – 4 capsules daily
• P5P – 1 capsule daily (25 mg)
• CoQ10 – 1 softgel daily (100 mg)
• PQQ Energy – 1 capsule daily

Our Supplements and Vitamins for Controlling Inflammation & Managing Stress

Anna

• Curcumin – 1 capsule daily (600 mg)
• CBD Oil – dosage varies but is usually 5-10 mg per day of the RAW kind from Endoca
• Probiotics – 1 capsule daily
• Black Cumin Seed Oil – 2 grams daily
• Rasa Adaptogenic Tea – 1-2 cups daily

Frank

• Host Defense MycoBotanicals Brain Adaptogenic Mushrooms

Our Therapeutic Supplements for Autoimmune Disease

*Dosages for all vary

• Biocidin
• Leaky Gut Revive
• Ion Biome
• Activated Charcoal
• Digestive Enzymes
• Saccharomyces Boullardi
• Systemic Enzymes

Supplements We Would Add if We Could

• BrocElite
• Reduced Glutathione

Feeling Overwhelmed About Supplements?

We understand how difficult it is to navigate the supplement world for autoimmune disease. Please keep in mind that the list above came from years of trial and error, working with local doctors, and also listening to practitioners from around the U.S. and globe through podcasts, seminars, health coach training, workshops, and more.

It is unique to us and our needs and budget. Just like our diet, it will ebb and flow as we experiment and learn more as time goes on.

Point is, take your time. Supplements are just that, a supplement to a high-quality autoimmune diet and lifestyle. Once you have the foundation, then you can work with a good functional medicine practitioner to look for unique and common deficiencies, or experiment on your own with common autoimmune-specific supplements.

Related: How to Find a GOOD Functional Medicine Doctor or Practitioner

Go slow and add one at a time until you find the supplementation protocol that works best for you!

Sources:

1. Bright, J. Curcumin and autoimmune disease. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2007; 595:425-51. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3641836/.

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