Your gut microbiome shapes your immune system. Research has found gut dysbiosis, an imbalance in your gut bacteria, is a common link across most autoimmune conditions.
Autoimmune Thyroid Disease is the most common cause of thyroid dysfunction in Australia, affecting around 10-15% of the population. The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) is used to identify dietary triggers, reduce inflammation, and improve thyroid symptoms.
The gut microbiome is one of the most studied areas in IBD research. People with IBD tend to have lower diversity, fewer butyrate producers and more inflammatory species.
Leaky gut, aka intestinal permeability is a common factor in the biological mechanism that leads to the onset of autoimmune disease. Modulating the gut microbiome can restore gut integrity and improve immune function.