An autoimmune disorder is a condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. Autoimmune diseases can affect virtually every site in the body, including the endocrine system, connective tissue, gastrointestinal tract, heart, skin, and kidneys. At least 15 diseases are known to be the direct result of an autoimmune response, while circumstantial evidence implicates >80 conditions with autoimmunity There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders.Overview
Coronary artery disease (CAD), also called coronary heart disease (CHD) is a narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. CAD is the leading cause of death in the United States for men and women. According to the American Heart Association, more than 15 million people have some form of the condition.
Fiber can decrease your risk for several types of of chronic diseases, including but not limited to cancer, obesity, heart disease and more.