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What is the relationship between immunity and the intestines?

Anatori Sealife Comments 0 24th November 2018
What is the relationship between immunity and intestines? immune system

The immunity of the human body depends on the state of the intestines. Scientists have proven that through numerous studies. The gut’s immune system is the largest and, simultaneously, the most complex of all existing.

The intestinal immune system has 4 to 5 times more lymphocytes than in the blood. In more detail, our article will analyse the relationship between the immune system and the intestines.

Immune system

The immune system of the intestine is in the cells of the mucous membrane. Immunity and guts have a very close and stable relationship. And the direct effect of the bowel on the immune system is enormous.

There is a vast number of different cells that have functions unique to them. These cells are in various body structures such as blood and tonsils, appendix and lymph nodes, Peyer’s patches, etc. And about 75% of these cells are concentrated in the intestines!

What is the relationship between immunity and intestinal health?

A wide variety of microorganisms populate the intestine. Studies have shown that there are more than 410 species in it. Besides, the microflora usually has a positive effect on the body, helping the digestion of food as well. But pathogenic microflora is also there. It is invariably present in the intestines, but bacteria loyal to the body always control its ratio.

However, pathogenic microorganisms rapidly increase when something violates this ratio/balance. That affects the general physical and emotional state negatively. But that is not all!

This condition inhibits intestinal immune function. No wonder experts say that if a person’s resistant forces get weaker, then the reason should be sought in the “banal” dysbiosis in the first place.

Body’s defences

The intestine assumes the functions of an immune organ, both local and general. If necessary, special cells from the intestine enter the general bloodstream, heading through it to a specific destination.

If the permeability of the intestine is disturbed for any reason, this leads to the same negative consequences as weakening the body’s defences.

Everything good for the intestines is also suitable for the immune system, and vice versa. Everything that can potentially harm the organs also damages the body’s defences.

Maintaining a solid relationship between the immune system and the bowels in good condition is essential. To do this, you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle and cleanse the body of toxins and harmful substances sometimes. Furthermore, colonic hydrotherapy may help immunity.