Part 2: Root Causes of Autoimmune Disease from a Functional Medicine Perspective
July 15, 2026
Understanding Autoimmunity: Genetics Load the Gun, Environment Pulls the Trigger Research suggests that genetics account for only about 20–30% of autoimmune risk, while environmental and lifestyle factors play a major role in determining whether disease manifests. This means someone may have a genetic predisposition but never develop autoimmunity unless specific triggers are present. Common Root […]
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