Ultra-Processed Foods, Gut Health, Autoimmunity and Diets

Michael Naafs, A. B.

Department of Medicine, Naafs International Health Consultancy, Netherlands

Michael Naafs, A. B., Department of Medicine, Naafs International Health Consultancy, Netherlands.

Keywords: Autoimmunity; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Probiotics; Celiac Disease

Abstract

In this mini-review the associations between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and the rising prevalence of autoimmune disease (AD) are discussed. The role of various diets and dietary fibres suggesting a beneficial effect on both gut microbiota and autoimmunity are reviewed. Although, a lot of autoimmune diseases are associated with dysbiosis of the gut, special emphasis is given to rheumatoid arthritis(RA) and celiac disease(CD). The overlapping syndromes, Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity(NCGS) and the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are discussed too.

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