Your gut isn’t just about digestion – it’s the frontline of your immune system. In fact, about 70% of your immune cells live in your gastrointestinal tract. That’s because your gut is where your body decides what to absorb, what to reject, and what to fight off.
A healthy, balanced microbiome (the community of bacteria in your gut) plays a crucial role in identifying pathogens, regulating inflammation, and maintaining immune tolerance.
How do you support your gut – and by extension, your immunity?
🥬 Eat more fibre – Prebiotic foods like garlic, leeks, asparagus, oats, and legumes feed beneficial bacteria.
🥛 Add Probiotic fermented foods – Think yoghurt, kefir, sauerkraut, miso, kimchi for live cultures.
🧘 Manage stress – Chronic stress disrupts gut flora and weakens your gut barrier.
❌ Minimise ultra-processed foods – These can reduce microbial diversity and fuel inflammation.
💊 Use antibiotics wisely – Only when absolutely necessary. They wipe out good bacteria as well as bad.
Take a Probiotic
A thriving gut microbiome helps your immune system stay alert but not overreactive. Treat your gut well- and it will protect you in return.
The content of this post is general in nature, the information should not be relied on as medical advice, and persons should seek advice relevant to their circumstances.
