Posts filed under: Immunity

Immunity

The www.digestioncoach.com category “Immunity” features posts, science-backed articles, protocols, data, information, ideas, thoughts, and news related to immunity.

Immunity is the body’s defense system against infections and diseases, heavily influenced by gut health. A strong immune system relies on a balanced microbiome, proper nutrition, and lifestyle factors like sleep and stress management. Supporting immunity through a balanced diet and probiotics can enhance resistance to illness and promote overall well-being.

 

Nicotinamide Boosts COVID-19 Recovery via Gut Microbiome

Nicotinamide: A Gut-Microbiome-Mediated Strategy for Accelerating COVID-19 Recovery The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has highlighted the need for effective therapies to address its metabolic and immune disruptions. A recent...

Indigo as a Novel UC Therapy: A Gut Health Breakthrough

Ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), affects millions, causing symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea. Current treatments, such as steroids and immunosuppressants, often face challenges like low...

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...