Hashimoto\'s Thyroiditis Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

9 Increased intestinal permeability must be present to develop an
autoimmune condition.

9 The bacterial universe in our guts controls the immune system.

9 Bacterial overgrowth/imbalance, gluten, alcohol, food intolerances,
and other factors cause intestinal permeability.

9 Removing gluten from the diet is recommended for everyone with
an autoimmune condition.

9 Pathogenic bacteria can damage our intestinal lining.

9 Leaky gut diet, medications, supplements, probiotics, and
fermented foods can be helpful in restoring bacterial balance and
intestinal permeability.

9 Rebalancing the bacterial makeup through diet and introducing
more gram-positive bacteria may help reduce inflammation and
autoimmunity.