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The Connection Between Your Gut and Immune Health

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ARTICLE BY | Julie Hoerth
Person preparing a healthy bowl of fruit and whole grains

Did you know roughly 70% of your immune system resides in your gut? This makes intestinal wellness incredibly important to your body’s overall health. A healthy gut is home to trillions of beneficial bacteria that help regulate immune responses and keep your gut flora—the collection of microbes that live in your gut—balanced and healthy.*

How does your gut impact your immune health?

Your gut does much more than digest food. The lining of your intestines acts as a sort of “security guard,” letting healthy nutrients in while working to keep unwanted visitors out. By keeping your gut environment balanced, you’re helping support your body’s natural immune defenses every day.*

Simple Ways to Support Gut and Immune Health:*

1. Eat a variety of whole foods.

When it comes to feeding your gut bacteria, a diversified diet is key! Eat a wide range of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains to help introduce different types of fiber and nutrients into your system that can help maintain a healthy gut microbiome. Also, try to limit processed foods and added sugars, which can disrupt a healthy gut balance. 

 2. Take a high-quality probiotic.

Probiotics maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in the gut, which can support immune function, digestion, skin health–you name it. A daily probiotic supplement, like FloraSure® Probiotic, can help replenish and maintain beneficial gut flora.*

 3. Stay hydrated.

Water is essential for digestive function! It helps break down food so your body can better utilize nutrients and keeps your entire digestive system running smoothly. Current guidelines recommend men drink about 15.5 8-ounce cups of water, while women consume about 11.5 8-oz cups of water daily to maintain optimal health.  

 4. Get moving.

Regular physical activity supports healthy digestion and helps maintain overall wellness, including immune system balance. And your exercise routine doesn’t need to be intense in order for your gut to benefit. Yoga, walking, and cycling are all low-impact activities that can have a beneficial effect on your intestinal well-being.  

 5. Get a handle on stress.

Here’s an important fact many people overlook: occasional stress impacts your gut health. Adaptogens can help! By supporting a healthy stress response, adaptogens have the ability to maintain healthy energy levels, support digestive health, and promote  immune system function.*^ Learn more about adaptogens here.

Caring for your gut is one of the most powerful things you can do to support your immune system and overall health. Follow the simple steps above to help keep your gut strong, healthy, and balanced.*

^Occasional stress.
About | Julie Hoerth
Julie has been a writer, researcher, and author in the Natural Health industry for nearly 15 years. A wife and mom to three young daughters, Julie is infinitely interested in studying the science behind how botanicals and nutrients can support and improve the health of her loved ones, and all who read her work.