🦠 Your Gut Is Running Your Immune System
Your immune system is managed by two things: your brain and the microbes living in your gut — and they're constantly talking to each other.
Processed food is full of preservatives designed to kill microbes. The problem? They kill your good bacteria too, slowing down your immune response.
How to rebuild good bacteria: eat more fiber.
Fiber feeds your gut bacteria, which produce butyrate — a fatty acid that directly boosts your immune system and reduces inflammation.
Inflammation is also linked to free radicals, damaging molecules created during digestion. You fight them with antioxidants from:
- Leafy greens
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
Key nutrients to focus on: Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and polyphenols.
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