10 Red Flags for Poor Gut Health

9. Auto-Immune Conditions

Immune responses can be triggered when bacteria from the gut pass through the gastrointestinal lining, cause inflammation, and may even travel to other organs. In people with autoimmune disorders, the immune system attacks healthy tissue.

Chronic auto-immune disorders such as systemic lupus and autoimmune liver disease are notoriously difficult to treat, but new therapies that target the bacteria that trigger autoimmune reactions appear promising.