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The omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids found in olive oil suppress inflammation and promote beneficial gut microbiota. The study further explained that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduce the presence of pro-inflammatory bacteria leading to a reduction in the autoimmune response. The prevalence of autoimmune disease has increased every year since the 1960s. There are now more than 100 named autoimmune conditions. Autoimmune disease is caused by an overactive immune system that mistakenly attacks the body’s healthy cells.