Your gut isn’t just a digestive organ—it’s a critical part of your immune system and a major regulator of inflammation. The gut lining, gut bacteria (microbiome), and immune cells work together to control how your body responds to inflammation and stress.
When your gut is functioning properly:
- Nutrients are absorbed efficiently
- Inflammation is kept in check
- Immune responses are balanced
- Harmful substances are kept out of the bloodstream
But when the gut becomes imbalanced—often due to poor diet, stress, medications, or illness—it can lead to gut permeability (also known as “leaky gut”). This allows toxins and undigested food particles to enter the bloodstream, triggering chronic inflammation throughout the body.
