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The Autoimmune Doc Podcast w/ Dr. Taylor Krick
The Autoimmune Doc Podcast is hosted by Dr. Taylor Krick, a functional medicine practitioner (and sufferer of autoimmune disease himself) who specializes in educating and supporting those dealing with autoimmune diseases or symptoms. Dr. Taylor's focus is on explaining the underlying mechanisms of autoimmunity, while also giving clinical pointers to help you manage your own case through labs, supplements, and lifestyle strategies. For more information visit www.autoimmunedocpodcast.com
The Autoimmune Doc Podcast w/ Dr. Taylor Krick
082-Dr. Taylor Talks: What Causes Autoimmune Disease?
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What causes autoimmune disease and what's actually happening inside your body when your immune system attacks itself?
In this episode, Dr. Taylor Krick breaks down the root causes of autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's, lupus, MS, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease, explaining the role of leaky gut, T cell polarization, molecular mimicry, loss of immune tolerance, and hidden infections like Epstein-Barr and strep.
You'll learn the three stages of autoimmune disease, why antibodies can appear years before a diagnosis, how food sensitivities signal a deeper problem, and what functional medicine lab testing actually reveals that standard bloodwork misses. Dr. Taylor also walks through his real-world clinical approach from 90-minute patient intakes to targeted supplement protocols, dietary strategies like AIP, and the truth about biologics. Whether you've just been diagnosed or you're trying to understand what's driving your symptoms, this episode gives you the full picture. Subscribe and drop your questions in the comments, we read every one.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – What Is Autoimmune Disease and How Does It Start
04:51 – Dr. Taylor's Personal Autoimmune Journey
07:01 – How Your Immune System Attacks Your Own Body
13:32 – Why the Immune System Loses Tolerance
17:32 – 3 Stages of Autoimmune Disease Before Diagnosis
20:30 – How Functional Medicine Treats Autoimmunity
23:40 – Best Lab Tests for Autoimmune Conditions
34:17 – T Cells Explained
39:32 – How Biologics Work and Their Hidden Risks
44:18 – Leaky Gut, Leaky Brain, and Barrier Theory
54:11 – How Infections Trigger Autoimmune Disease
1:00:10 – Molecular Mimicry: Gluten, Strep, and Cross-Reactivity
1:05:00 – Dr. Taylor's Full Patient Treatment Process