THE GUT & YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
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Due to recent advancements, it is evident that the gut has a huge impact on the immune system and can affect autoimmune diseases both within and outside of the gut.
The immune systemโs role is to protect the body from harmful invaders (antigens). Immune cells are the first line of defense against these invaders; they identify and neutralize them.
When our immune system identifies something that isnโt our own, it prepares to fight back.
In autoimmune diseases (many of which are linked to poor gut health), immune cells wrongly mistake our own cells as antigens, causing an autoimmune response.
In autoimmune diseases (many of which are linked to poor gut health), immune cells wrongly mistake our own cells as antigens, causing an autoimmune response.
โKeeping a delicate balance in the immune system by eliminating invading pathogens, while still maintaining self-tolerance to avoid autoimmunity, is critical for the bodyโs health.โpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The immune system and the gut bacteria are interconnected, and about 70% of the immune system actually lies in the gut.
This relationship begins at birth, when the body is first exposed to bacteria.
This relationship begins at birth, when the body is first exposed to bacteria.
Over time, the immune system diversifies the gut bacteria and the gut strengthens the immune system.
The gut actually teaches immune cells (T cells) to differentiate foreign invaders from our own tissue (see how this plays a role in autoimmune disease).
The gut actually teaches immune cells (T cells) to differentiate foreign invaders from our own tissue (see how this plays a role in autoimmune disease).
When the gut is properly functioning, it will promote healthy immune function, while the immune system helps populate the gut with proper microbes.
A proper functioning immune system will play an important role in regulating good bacteria in the gut as well.
A proper functioning immune system will play an important role in regulating good bacteria in the gut as well.
The relationship between the gut and immune system is destroyed when you are chronically exposed to things that strip good gut bacteria:
-Antibiotics
-Junk food
-Heavy metals
-Alcohol
The list goes on.
-Antibiotics
-Junk food
-Heavy metals
-Alcohol
The list goes on.
If you want a healthy immune system or are struggling with autoimmune disease, it is wise to start with addressing the gut.
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