Presenter: Jaquel Patterson, ND

Original Date: August 13, 2022

Individuals with autoimmune conditions often have a wide variety of gastrointestinal manifestations. The gut microbiota helps the body to discriminate self from non-self which can positively or negatively impact the disease condition. Studies have also linked proteins that are produced by common gut bacteria which can trigger up the onset of autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. The presentation this intricate balance with the gut microbiota and how to support for future prevention and for maintenance of an autoimmune condition.

1.25 General and 0.25 Pharmacology (Total 1.5 CEUs) approved by OBNM