Autoimmune diseases occur when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy cells and tissues. There are over 80 types of autoimmune diseases, and their causes are not fully understood. However, recent research has shown that there may be a link between wheat, gluten, and autoimmune diseases. To learn more about my approach specifically around autoimmune disease read my blog post Nutritional Therapy for Autoimmune Disease. To understand the link between gluten/wheat and autoimmune disease, read on!
Wheat and gluten are found in many common foods, such as: