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Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, thyroid disease, Type 1 diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, celiac disease and alopecia are just a handful of the many diseases that fall under the umbrella of autoimmune disease. What is the root cause of these ailments? About 20 million Americans, mostly women, are afflicted with autoimmune illness, according to the American Journal of Epidemiology.1 What qualifies as an atypical immunological response? This article will provide you with an overview of the immune system and how it is connected to the health of the gut.