
Can Leaky Gut Cause Autoimmune Disease? The Evidence
Increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut) has been documented in multiple autoimmune diseases, including type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut) has been documented in multiple autoimmune diseases, including type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

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