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Never has this been more important than right now! 70% of immune cells live along the gut. It’s the reason why we aren't all bedridden every time we eat or leave our home
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We have two main defences, the intestinal wall, which acts as a physical barrier (think your name's not down, you're not coming in" and the ever so clever immune system (think alarm system)
What happens when things go wrong? Essentially, the balance between fighting off the bad guys and recognising the good guys is a tough one and when it is compromised, problems start. Without our gut microbes, our immune system would be really weak, as microbes train and strengthen our immune system from birth. 48 42
Exposure to germs helps the diversity and capability of our immune system to 'coach us' out of bad situations. The more you can strengthen and protect your gut health, the more resilient you will be to those constant threats within our environment today.
