Inflammatory bowel disease,
an autoimmune inflammation of the intestines, is occurring at epidemic levels today.
Not exact matches
These mice develop spontaneous
autoimmune - like signs, including splenomegaly, accumulation
of activated T cells and autoantibodies, and pathological features
of inflammation in the
intestine.
Excessive consumption
of simple sugars may lead to dysbiosis and increased production
of inflammatory cytokines; artificial sweeteners are a potential factor
of inflammation in the
intestines; refined salt can aggravate
autoimmune diseases.
Celiac disease is an
autoimmune disorder that inhibits absorption
of essential nutrients in the small
intestine, causing
inflammation of the intestinal tract and other gastrointestinal issues.
Autoimmune inflammation of the stomach lining can damage the stomach so badly that it can no longer produce a naturally occurring substance (intrinsic factor) that is needed to absorb vitamin B12 from the small
intestine.
Celiac disease is an
autoimmune disease in which the ingestion
of gluten (a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye) results in intestinal
inflammation and long - lasting damage to the small
intestine.