Unraveling Autoimmune Diseases

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Which type of test is commonly used to diagnose food allergies?

Blood test

Which of the following symptoms are NOT associated with severe allergic reactions?

Nasal congestion

Which of the following can lead to cross-reactions with shellfish allergies?

Cockroaches

Which of the following symptoms may be experienced by people with histamine intolerances?

<p>Headaches and hives</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of excessive consumption of FODMAPs?

<p>Diarrhea and constipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which food substance is resistant to digestion and can be an inflammatory gut irritant?

<p>Lectins</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of leaky gut or intestinal permeability?

<p>Elevated IgG in response to many foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors could contribute to a leaky gut?

<p>Disruption of tight junctions from inflammatory foods like gluten</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indicates a breakdown in some of the immune defenses when experiencing food related inflammation?

<p>Killing and deactivating budding autoimmune cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells prevent allergies and autoimmunity by ignoring harmless antigens and resolving inflammation?

<p>T cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four conditions that need to be in place for autoimmune diseases to occur through molecular mimicry?

<p>Low stomach acid, leaky gut, environmental triggers, loss of immune tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can chronic stress affect the digestive system?

<p>Cause leaky gut</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about nutrigenomics is true?

<p>Nutrigenomics can help you eliminate foods that are not optimal for you</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary cause of food allergies according to the text?

<p>Leaky gut</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can significantly contribute to health issues?

<p>Eating certain foods too often</p> Signup and view all the answers

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