Did You Know!
Your Intestines Contain More Immune Cells Than Most People Realize
Approximately 70% of the body’s immune system is associated with the gastrointestinal tract. The intestines constantly interact with trillions of bacteria, viruses, and food particles.
Researchers have discovered that disruptions in the gut microbiome may be linked not only to intestinal disorders but also to:
- Allergies
- Autoimmune diseases
- Obesity
- Type 2 diabetes
- Certain neurological conditions
This connection is so important that scientists often refer to the gut as the body’s “second immune headquarters.”
