You probably think your immune system is all about slamming vitamin C and drowning yourself in hand sanitizer, right? Hate to break it to you, but your gut is actually running the whole show. Yep, your stomach is basically the HQ of your immune system, and if it’s happy, you’re golden. If it’s not? Well, welcome to Cold-and-Flu-ville, population: You.
Who needs overpriced immune-boosting supplements when psyllium husk is out here running the ultimate gut security team? It feeds the good guys, kicks the bad guys to the curb, and turns your digestive system into an impenetrable fortress. Meanwhile, everyone else is overloading on orange juice. Let’s talk about why you’re secretly winning..
The Overlooked Command Center of Your Immune System
Imagine your immune system as an elite security team. Now, picture your gut as their control center—because about 70% of your immune cells actually live there. This hidden defense network, officially known as gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) (sounds fancy, huh?), is what keeps your body from turning into a germ free-for-all.
