The number of Americans that this condition affects – 24 million – has tripled in the last few decades.

In fact, it affects more women than heart disease and breast cancer combined.

==> I’m talking about autoimmune disease.

Actually, autoimmune disease isn’t just one condition.

You’re probably familiar with the most common autoimmune diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, type-1 diabetes, hypothyroidism, and psoriasis.

But there are many more autoimmune diseases that affect the nervous system, joints and muscles, skin, endocrine gland, and heart.

Simply put, autoimmune diseases are conditions where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues rather than a foreign molecule like bacteria.

This happens when something confuses the immune system. Increasingly, that “something” appears to be the enormous load of environmental toxins to which we are all exposed.

The groundbreaking new book, “The Autoimmune Epidemic,” by Donna Jackson Nakazawa is a breath-taking piece of investigative journalism that seeks the real causes for this epidemic. Her desire to find answers was fueled by her own struggle with autoimmune disease.

Donna lays out very clearly a radical, but unfortunately very true, picture of what’s happening. But she also provides clear solutions for changes in diet, supplements, and our environment that can help people deal with and even reverse autoimmune diseases.

There’s no doubt about it.

Donna calls these environmental toxins “autogens” – foreign compounds that create an “auto” reaction, a reaction against the self.

==> But the fact is that toxins may be the most important cause of the autoimmune epidemic.

Ninety-nine percent of Americans are deficient in this nutrient – but if they eat it, it could poison them!

What am I talking about?

Omega-3 fatty acids, which are often found in fish oil.

Research suggests that the omega-3s in certain fish may cure or treat most chronic illnesses, including depression, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, dementia, autism, ADHD, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases. In fact, about 60 percent of your brain is – or should be – made of fish oil.

But getting those omega-3s can be dangerous.

For example, a recent laboratory study of tuna sushi from a selection of New York City restaurants found levels of mercury so high that they exceeded the safe limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and would allow the Food and Drug Administration to take legal action to remove the fish from the market.

Now, we’ve got more media coverage and more headlines, but not much more understanding. Should we eat fish or shouldn’t we?

Today, I’m going clear up the confusion.

It's the most important molecule you need to stay healthy and prevent disease -- yet you've probably never heard of it.

It's the secret to prevent aging, cancer, heart disease, dementia, and more, and necessary to treat everything from autism to Alzheimer's disease.

There are more than 76,000 medical articles about it -- but your doctor doesn't know how address the epidemic deficiency of this critical life-giving molecule.

What is it?

I'm talking about the mother of all antioxidants, the master detoxifier and maestro of the immune system.

It is GLUTATHIONE (pronounced "gloota-thigh-own").

Last week, I answered some of your most common questions about The UltraSimple program.

But since I keep receiving various questions via email, I wanted to take another stab at helping where I can.

You asked -- and I've answered!

Here are even more questions -- and answers -- about the UltraSimple program.

Note:  Reminder, you can always find out more about the UltraSimple program by going to the website below:

==>  http://www.ultrasimpledietspecial.com/?i=124

==>  Q. How can I exercise less and lose more weight?

A. It seems unbelievable, but it's true.

If you exercise smarter -- not longer -- your metabolism will improve.

And the way to exercise smarter is by doing interval training.

This is what athletes use to increase their performance.

But that extra edge is available not just to highly trained athletes -- it's available to everybody.

Got questions about The UltraSimple Diet?

Good -- because I've got answers!

This week and next, I'm going to address some of your most common concerns about the program.

So take a look. If you still have questions, please post them. I'll do my best to respond.

==>  Q. How do I know this program is different from all the fads out there, like the Zone, South Beach, Atkins, and other diets? Will this one really help me lose weight?

A. This program is based on dramatic new medical information -- information that for the first time provides a clear picture of how the body works.

It is called functional medicine and is not a fad. It is based on understanding all the systems of the body and the underlying causes of disease and weight problems.

(Two of the major underlying causes of weight gain are inflammation and toxicity.

You'll learn about these problems -- and how to correct them -- when you follow The UltraSimple Diet.)