Fight & Help Heal Autoimmune Diseases With THESE 5 Foods!
Dr. William Cole, who specializes in functional medicine and clinical nutrition, put together a list of five nutrients that he strongly recommends for those suffering from autoimmune disorders, to help them fight the disease and eventually remove the problem.
A Vitamin A deficiency has been linked to some autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes. Researchers believe that Vitamin A helps regulate a “calm down” message to the immune system, which can tone down excessive immune responses that can damage the body. True Vitamin A can only be found in animal products such as fish, shellfish and liver, but plant carotenes – a precursor to Vitamin A – are found in sweet potatoes and carrots.