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.
