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Nutrition and Autoimmunity
Vitamin D/Sunlight
 * Because most human cells and tissues have receptors for vitamin D, including T and B cells, adequate levels of vitamin D can aid in the regulation of the immune system.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids
 * Studies have shown that adequate consumption of omega-3 fatty acids counteracts the effects of arachidonic acids, which contribute to symptoms of autoimmune diseases. Human and animal trials suggest that omega-3 is an effective treatment modality for many cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Asthma, and Psoriasis.

Probiotics/Microflora
 * Various types of bacteria and microflora present in fermented dairy products, especially Lactobacillus casei, have been shown to both stimulate immune response to tumors in mice and to regulate immune function, delaying or preventing the onset of nonobese diabetes. This is particularly true of the Shirota strain of L. casei (LcS).  Unfortunately, the LcS strain is mainly found in yogurt and similar products in Europe and Japan, and rarely elsewhere.

Anti-Oxidants
 * It has been theorized that free radicals contribute to the onset of type-1 diabetes in infants and young children, and therefore that the risk could be reduced by high intake of anti-oxidant substances during pregnancy. However, a study conducted in a hospital in Finland from 1997-2002 concluded that there was no statistically significant correlation between anti-oxidant intake and diabetes risk.   It should be noted that this study involved monitoring of food intake through questionnaires, and estimated anti-oxidant intake on this basis, rather than by exact measurements or use of supplements.