{"id":651,"date":"2020-02-21T19:45:29","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T19:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/momentum-chiro.com\/?p=651"},"modified":"2020-02-21T19:45:30","modified_gmt":"2020-02-21T19:45:30","slug":"what-your-gut-is-telling-you-about-your-immunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/momentum-chiro.com\/what-your-gut-is-telling-you-about-your-immunity\/","title":{"rendered":"What Your Gut Is Telling You about Your Immunity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet\/?text=What%20Your%20Gut%20Is%20Telling%20You%20about%20Your%20Immunity&amp;url=https:\/\/maxliving.com\/healthy-articles\/what-your-gut-is-telling-you-about-your-immunity&amp;via=MaxLiving&amp;hashtags=MaxLiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/maxliving.com\/healthy-articles\/what-your-gut-is-telling-you-about-your-immunity&amp;title=What%20Your%20Gut%20Is%20Telling%20You%20about%20Your%20Immunity&amp;source=https:\/\/maxliving.com&amp;summary=Your%20Immune%20System%3A%20It%20All%20Starts%20in%20Your%20Gut%20When%20Bad%20Bacteria%20Take%20Over%20Bad%20Gut%20Bacteria%2C%20Inflammation%2C%20and%20Your%20Immune%20System%20The%20Gut-Immune%20Connection%20Began%20At%20Birth%20Gut-Immune%20Health%3A%20Start%20with%20Your%20Diet%20The%20Nutrients%20to%20Support%20Your%20Immune%20System%20and%20Your%20Gut%20Lifestyle%20Factors%20to%20Support%20Your%20Gut%20and%20Immune%20System%20You%20have\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Immune System: It All Starts in Your Gut<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/maxliving.com\/healthy-articles\/what-your-gut-is-telling-you-about-your-immunity#part1\">When Bad Bacteria Take Over<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/maxliving.com\/healthy-articles\/what-your-gut-is-telling-you-about-your-immunity#part2\">Bad Gut Bacteria, Inflammation, and Your Immune System<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/maxliving.com\/healthy-articles\/what-your-gut-is-telling-you-about-your-immunity#part3\">The Gut-Immune Connection Began At Birth<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/maxliving.com\/healthy-articles\/what-your-gut-is-telling-you-about-your-immunity#part4\">Gut-Immune Health: Start with Your Diet<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/maxliving.com\/healthy-articles\/what-your-gut-is-telling-you-about-your-immunity#part5\">The Nutrients to Support Your Immune System and Your Gut<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/maxliving.com\/healthy-articles\/what-your-gut-is-telling-you-about-your-immunity#part6\">Lifestyle Factors to Support Your Gut and Immune System<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You have about 300 to 500 different species of tiny organisms called bacteria in your digestive tract. Altogether, that\u2019s tens of<em>&nbsp;trillions<\/em>&nbsp;of microorganisms. Along with other tiny organisms like viruses and fungi,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com\/en\/about-gut-microbiota-info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these gut bugs are called your&nbsp;<em>microbiota<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The right gut bacteria play a role in numerous aspects of health,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/digestive-disorders\/qa\/what-are-gut-bacteria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">including the immune system<\/a>. After all,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/research\/advancements-in-research\/fundamentals\/in-depth\/the-gut-where-bacteria-and-immune-system-meet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most of your immune system is in your gut<\/a>. If you get frequent colds and other illnesses, the problem might be in your gut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/research\/advancements-in-research\/fundamentals\/in-depth\/the-gut-where-bacteria-and-immune-system-meet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The bacteria in your gut and your immune system are intricately connected<\/a>.&nbsp;In fact, these gut bacteria&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2018-03-gut-bacteria-essential-healthy-immune.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teach your immune system how to behave<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of these bacteria keep you healthy. They help support&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gssiweb.org\/sports-science-exchange\/article\/nutrition-strategies-for-gut-health-and-immune-function---what-do-we-know-and-what-are-the-gaps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brain health, help you maintain a healthy weight, and more<\/a>. The right gut bacteria also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gssiweb.org\/sports-science-exchange\/article\/nutrition-strategies-for-gut-health-and-immune-function---what-do-we-know-and-what-are-the-gaps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">promote healthy metabolism, protect against infections, and create nutrients like short-chain fatty acids, enzymes, and vitamins<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But when things go wrong with your gut, your immune system can take the hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Bad Bacteria Take Over<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your immune system and gut work together to protect against the spread of bad bacteria and keep the right amount of good gut bacteria. Your gut, in turn,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2019\/02\/190226112241.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monitors how your immune system reacts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A healthy immune system&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ubiome.com\/blog\/post\/healthy-immune-system-roots-gut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">protects against pathogens<\/a>. But these pathogens \u2014 the bad gut bacteria \u2014 have also evolved and replicated,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ubiome.com\/blog\/post\/healthy-immune-system-roots-gut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">disrupting that gut imbalance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overseeing this process is the vagus nerve,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0016508516354877\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your body\u2019s longest cranial nerve that monitors gut health<\/a>. This nerve communicates with your immune system to create balance. The vagus nerve&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0016508516354877\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">also helps regulate appetite, mood, gut inflammation, and more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the vagus nerve detects inflammation, it generates an immune response. That keeps inflammation fired up and your immune system in overdrive,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0016508516354877\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taking its toll on your gut and immune system<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain things can disrupt those good bacteria and create bacterial overgrowth. They&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/gut-health#signs-and-symptoms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">include<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>High stress<\/li><li>Too little sleep<\/li><li>Processed, sugary diets<\/li><li>Antibiotics<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Your immune system takes a hit, but so do your brain, heart, and skin. Bad bacteria can impact your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/gut-health#signs-and-symptoms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weight, hormone levels, ability to absorb nutrients, and even risk of certain diseases like cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bad Gut Bacteria, Inflammation, and Your Immune System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with a compromised immune system,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/gut-health#signs-and-symptoms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inflammation can lead to autoimmune diseases<\/a>. Researchers found that one specific bacterium \u2014 one of the unhealthy gut bacteria \u2014 creates infection. Your gut becomes impacted, but so do other organs like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/science.sciencemag.org\/content\/359\/6380\/1156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your liver, spleen, and lymph nodes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some rodent and human studies, this bacterium created inflammation and an immune response. Researchers used a vaccine to suppress this bacterium\u2019s growth and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/science.sciencemag.org\/content\/359\/6380\/1156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reduce its impact on the immune system<\/a>. These studies reveal how the overgrowth of just&nbsp;<em>one<\/em>&nbsp;bad bacteria can create gut imbalances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inflammation isn\u2019t always bad. This is your body\u2019s immune system\u2019s response to a splinter in your finger or any kind of irritant. Pathogens or germs like bacteria, viruses, or fungi can all&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279298\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">activate your immune system and create inflammation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes that inflammation can get out of hand. When your immune system mistakenly fights your body\u2019s own cells, autoimmune diseases like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279298\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases can result<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Gut-Immune Connection Began At Birth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you were born, antibiotics from your mother provided immunity. Eventually, that bacteria&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2018-03-gut-bacteria-essential-healthy-immune.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201ceducated\u201d your immune system how to protect you from infections<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germ-free lab mice born without gut bacteria have an immature immune system.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2018-03-gut-bacteria-essential-healthy-immune.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">They lack the protection immunity provides against infections<\/a>. But when researchers introduce healthy bacteria into their guts,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2018-03-gut-bacteria-essential-healthy-immune.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">those mice develop a strong, diverse immune system<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, children born from cesarean section \u2014 which delays development of gut bacteria and therefore a strong immune system \u2014 have a higher risk of developing diseases like type 1 diabetes and asthma. They also have an increased risk of obesity&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2018-03-gut-bacteria-essential-healthy-immune.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">compared to vaginally born children<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Anything&nbsp;<\/em>that knocks that good gut flora out of balance can have widespread repercussions. Children treated with certain antibiotics, for instance,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2018-03-gut-bacteria-essential-healthy-immune.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">have a higher risk for diseases like allergy and asthma<\/a>&nbsp;because of gut imbalances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those problems carry into adulthood. Over-using antibiotics and a poor diet \u2014 problems in Western countries \u2014 have made your gut flora less diverse and resilient to potential problems. As a result,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ubiome.com\/blog\/post\/healthy-immune-system-roots-gut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">autoimmune and inflammatory diseases have increased over the past few decades<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gut-Immune Health: Start with Your Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You want the right kinds of bacteria, but you also want a&nbsp;<em>variety&nbsp;<\/em>of these microorganisms. This variety helps your immune system understand that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2018-03-gut-bacteria-essential-healthy-immune.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">not everything you\u2019re exposed to requires a response<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The right quality and&nbsp;<em>quantity&nbsp;<\/em>of these good gut bugs can help you bounce back from, say, eating something that doesn\u2019t settle well or visiting a foreign country. Those good gut bugs create&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2018-03-gut-bacteria-essential-healthy-immune.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a more tolerant, well-regulated immune system<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do that, start with food.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ubiome.com\/blog\/post\/healthy-immune-system-roots-gut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How you eat can have a significant impact on gut&nbsp;<em>and&nbsp;<\/em>immune health<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A healthy gut also means you break down food well, absorbing immune-supporting nutrients. Bile, a fluid that your liver makes and releases,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/002237.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">helps break down dietary fat into fatty acids<\/a>.&nbsp;Researchers link low bile acid levels in your gut with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4215539\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bacterial overgrowth and inflammation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To remedy that, you want the right nutrient-rich foods that support gut and immune health. Vitamin A, for instance, can \u201ckeep the peace\u201d between your gut and immune system. Moderate levels of this fat-soluble vitamin in your gut&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cell.com\/immunity\/fulltext\/S1074-7613(18)30526-0?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS1074761318305260%3Fshowall%3Dtrue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">can prevent the immune system from becoming overactive and reduce your risk of autoimmune disease<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy fats can also support your gut and immune system. Extra-virgin coconut oil provides a fatty acid calledlauric acid that can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coconut-oil#section4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other harmful pathogens in your gut<\/a>. Oleic acid, a fatty acid in foods like extra-virgin olive oil,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/233724463_Role_of_oleic_acid_in_immune_system_Mechanism_of_action_A_review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">can lower inflammation and support a strong immune system<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating lots of colorful plant foods like fruits and vegetables also provides numerous immune-supporting nutrients like vitamin C as well as dietary fiber. Your colon creates short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) from fiber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/short-chain-fatty-acids-101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">These SCFAs provide energy, in fact, for colon cells<\/a>. But they also play roles for your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6244749\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">immune and gut health<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Helping maintain your gut wall<\/li><li>Balancing blood sugar levels<\/li><li>Supporting heart health<\/li><li>Immune support<\/li><li>Regulating appetite<\/li><li>Protecting against obesity<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Animal studies even show that increasing SCFAs from dietary fiber can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322636.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">significantly reduce anxiety and stress<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equally important is what to keep&nbsp;<em>out&nbsp;<\/em>of your diet. Gut imbalances can create food intolerances that can lead to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/gut-health#signs-and-symptoms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bloating, gas, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea<\/a>. A vicious cycle results as sugar, gluten, and other problem foods mess with your gut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/maxliving.com\/five-essentials\/nutrition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advanced Plan<\/a>&nbsp;eliminates gluten and other problematic foods to help lower inflammation, support gut health, and keep your immune system strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Nutrients to Support Your Immune System and Your Gut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with a healthy diet, several supplements can keep your gut healthy and immune system strong. Talk with your healthcare practitioner about these and other nutrients for your condition.<br><br>\u2022<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/collections\/supplements\/products\/probiotic-50b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Probiotics<\/a>.<\/strong>&nbsp;Using probiotic supplements can improve gut and upper respiratory symptoms.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gssiweb.org\/sports-science-exchange\/article\/nutrition-strategies-for-gut-health-and-immune-function---what-do-we-know-and-what-are-the-gaps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">They can also support your immune system<\/a>.<br><br>\u2022<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/collections\/supplements\/products\/vitamin-c-complete\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vitamin C<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/vitamin-c-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This vitamin supports white blood cells to protect against infections<\/a>. As a powerful antioxidant,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2213231718309480\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vitamin C can also support gut health<\/a>.<br><br>\u2022<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/collections\/supplements\/products\/pro-l-glutamine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">L-glutamine<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong>This amino acid provides fuel for your immune system to work well. L-glutamine also plays a role in gut health,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/glutamine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">helping cells grow and develop while keeping your gut wall strong<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifestyle Factors to Support Your Gut and Immune System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How you eat and the nutrients you take can keep sickness at bay and the maintain the right balance of gut bacteria. Beyond that, a few important lifestyle choices can provide the added support for your immune system&nbsp;<em>and&nbsp;<\/em>your gut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not getting a good night\u2019s sleep in the right amounts&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/insomnia\/expert-answers\/lack-of-sleep\/faq-20057757\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">makes you more likely to get sick but also recover more slowly from illness<\/a>. Poor-quality sleep can also disrupt your gut balance.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/sleep-disorders\/news\/20161209\/sleep-loss-tied-to-changes-in-gut-bacteria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">That can lead to blood sugar imbalances and other problems<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chronic stress can lead to problems like leaky gut, where things that shouldn\u2019t get through your gut wall&nbsp;<em>do<\/em>.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322636.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">That leads to an immune system and inflammation in overdrive<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your gut health and immune function work together to help you better adapt to exercise. When both systems work well,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gssiweb.org\/sports-science-exchange\/article\/nutrition-strategies-for-gut-health-and-immune-function---what-do-we-know-and-what-are-the-gaps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you get sick less often and better utilize nutrients that can help you perform better<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it works both ways:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/omcl\/2017\/3831972\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting consistent exercise can support gut and immune health<\/a>.&nbsp;Even 30 minutes of brisk walking can create a powerful impact on both systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporting the right gut balance&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gssiweb.org\/sports-science-exchange\/article\/nutrition-strategies-for-gut-health-and-immune-function---what-do-we-know-and-what-are-the-gaps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">can create a healthy immune system<\/a>, and vice versa. Researchers are exploring&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/research\/advancements-in-research\/fundamentals\/in-depth\/the-gut-where-bacteria-and-immune-system-meet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how gut changes contribute to different diseases<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we learn more about how the gut and immune system work together, scientists will better understand diseases like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ubiome.com\/blog\/post\/healthy-immune-system-roots-gut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alzheimer\u2019s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and asthma<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Immune System: It All Starts in Your Gut When Bad Bacteria Take Over Bad Gut Bacteria, Inflammation, and Your Immune System The Gut-Immune Connection Began At Birth Gut-Immune Health: Start with Your Diet The Nutrients to Support Your Immune System and Your Gut Lifestyle Factors to Support Your Gut and Immune System You have&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":656,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - 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