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The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Autoimmune Disease

May 2, 2019

An autoimmune disease is best described as a condition, in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the body. Autoimmune disease can affect any part of the body, triggering inflammation, which can lead to redness, heat, pain, and swelling.

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