“While genetics clearly play a role in autoimmune susceptibility, most researchers now estimate that the environment is responsible for about 70% or more of autoimmune risk. When I talk about environment, I mean broadly – diet, the health of your gut microbiome, chronic stress, sleep quality, toxic exposures like endocrine disruptors, and physical activity. These aren’t just lifestyle factors; they’re signals that tell your genes what to do, “Integrative medicine practitioners explain Dana Cohen, MD
