GSN 592E - Autoimmunity

Credit(s): 3.00

Autoimmune disease prevalence is increasing worldwide. This increase is contributed to both genetic and environmental factors. In this course, students learn autoimmune disease mechanism, staging, diagnosis and treatment. Nutritional, environmental and physiological (e.g., hormones, neurotransmitters, etc.) effects on autoimmunity are explored using real-life clinical cases. This course includes interviews with naturopathic doctors and nutritionists who work with autoimmune patients. Prerequisite(s): One of the following: CLS 7311 , CM 699 , RES 702 , GSN 546E or NS 322 .