Why Your Immune System May Be Attacking Its Own Tissue (The Gut Connection) | Podcast #477

Why Your Immune System May Be Attacking Its Own Tissue (The Gut Connection) | Podcast #477

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In this video, Dr. Justin Marchegiani explores molecular mimicry and how intestinal permeability, commonly referred to as leaky gut, may be linked to a range of autoimmune conditions including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, multiple sclerosis, and Type 1 diabetes. Research suggests that when tight junctions in the gut become compromised, immune activity may be triggered in ways that could contribute to the body mistakenly targeting its own tissue. Dr. Justin breaks down the science in plain language and shares what clinical observations suggest about common contributing factors and functional lab assessment approaches.

💡 What You'll Learn:

✅ What molecular mimicry is and how it may relate to autoimmune conditions

✅ How intestinal permeability may influence immune system activity

✅ Common factors that may compromise gut tight junctions including NSAIDs, glyphosate, etc.

✅ Why conditions like Hashimoto's, MS, and Type 1 diabetes may share a gut connection

✅ The role of stomach acid, probiotics, and motility in gut barrier support

✅ What functional lab testing such as the GI Map may reveal about underlying gut health

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