The Increased Risk for Autoimmune Diseases in Patients with Eating Disorders




Anu Raevuori, Jari Haukka, Outi Vaarala, Jaana M. Suvisaari, Mika Gissler, Marjut Grainger, Milla S. Linna, Jaana T. Suokas

PublisherPUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE

2014

PLoS ONE

PLOS ONE

PLOS ONE

e104845

9

8

11

1932-6203

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0104845



Conclusions: We observed an association between eating disorders and several autoimmune diseases with different genetic backgrounds. Our findings support the link between immune-mediated mechanisms and development of eating disorders. Future studies are needed to further explore the risk of autoimmune diseases and immunological mechanisms in individuals with eating disorders and their family members.



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