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Immunity

The Gut-Lung Connection: Lung Health via Gut Health

If you’re living with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or you’re an older adult worried about lung infections like pneumococcal pneumonia, your gut might hold a secret weapon...

SCFAs Boost Influenza and Viral Immunity

Research has demonstrated that consuming a diet rich in specific foods—legumes (lentils, chickpeas, and green peas), fruits (apples and berries), grains (oats, quinoa, and barley), vegetables (onions and leeks), and...

The Small Intestine and Digestion – Part 4 of 5

Table of Contents The Small Intestine and Digestion – Introduction Size and Structure Primary Function: Nutrient Breakdown and Absorption The Duodenum – Neutralizing Acidity and Preparing for Digestion The Jejunum...