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On the Origins of Type 1 Diabetes

Eat Shit and Prosper • 439 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Research Autoimmune Disorders Public Health Epidemiology Disease Prevention
  1. Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. It usually starts early in life and is linked to specific genetic and environmental factors.
  2. The incidence of T1D is rising globally, but it varies greatly by location and doesn't correlate strongly with typical factors like income or race. Scientists suspect that certain infections, especially with bacteria like Legionella, might trigger the disease in genetically susceptible individuals.
  3. Research suggests that exposure to Legionella bacteria might confuse the immune system, leading it to attack the pancreas. This means that cleaning up contaminated water systems could be key in reducing new T1D cases.

Could the COVID Vaccines Mess With Iron Metabolism?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 139 implied HN points • 19 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Inflammation Autoimmune Disorders
  1. Post-COVID symptoms like fatigue and hair loss could be linked to iron metabolism issues and inflammation
  2. COVID vaccines may lead to elevated IL-6 levels which could disrupt iron metabolism in some individuals
  3. Severe cases of Still's disease flare-ups after vaccination highlight extreme disruptions in iron metabolism, potentially causing functional iron deficiency

Your Body is Not "Attacking Itself"

Christian Bonanno • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jun 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Autoimmune Disorders Enzymes Nutrition Antioxidants Genetics
  1. Autoimmune disorders may not be the body attacking itself, but a protective response to certain conditions.
  2. High levels of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) might be a key factor in autoimmune thyroiditis (AT), and reducing H2O2 levels could potentially cure it.
  3. Genetic defects in enzymes like GPX1 can lead to higher AT risk, and boosting enzyme activity with nutrients like selenium may offer a solution.
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What is Wrong With You?

Christian Bonanno • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jun 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Chronic Conditions Autoimmune Disorders
  1. The author faced a multitude of physical and mental health challenges, from chronic illness to rare disorders, impacting their life significantly.
  2. Their main health concern was Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar Type, but it was just one part of a larger array of health issues they dealt with.
  3. Despite experiencing severe health struggles and setbacks that led to homelessness, the author retains hope of rebuilding their life now that their disorder seems to be under control.