Explaining Autoimmunity and How to Reduce Risk
Functional Medicine Bitesized
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Gender Bias in Autoimmune Diseases and the Role of Hormones
This chapter explores the gender bias in autoimmune diseases, with a higher prevalence in women compared to men. It discusses how hormones, such as estrogen, androgens, and progesterone, can influence the immune system and contribute to the disparity. The chapter also highlights significant risk periods for women, such as puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, due to hormonal shifts.
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