Autoimmune Diseases and Their 13 Known Triggers

2. Bacterial Imbalance

A bacterial imbalance can trigger certain types of autoimmune diseases, like inflammatory bowel diseases, lupus, and multiple sclerosis. Everyone has bacteria in their digestive tract, often called gut flora, which helps us to break down food. There are good and bad flora, and in a healthy person, these bacteria maintain a balance. When the bacteria get out of balance, it can cause deterioration in the walls of the digestive system that is often referred to as Leaky Gut Syndrome. Leaky Gut Syndrome is a known trigger of many autoimmune diseases, so it is important to keep your digestive system flora well-balanced.