The winter season is almost upon us and with it comes the dreaded flu season. Some people are more susceptible than others, so the new understanding that not only does the gut play a central role in your immune system but there are positive measures we can take to support it will be of great interest
Very few of us are aware that nearly 60% of our immune health is linked to our gut. The delicate balance of bacteria in our gut can be easily upset, leading to us being susceptible to a variety of infections.
There are lots of reasons why this imbalance may occur:
• Feeling ‘run down’ or stressed
• Recovering from illness
• Taking a course of antibiotics
• About to take the flu vaccination (especially if you are elderly and might be hypo-responsive to vaccinations)
• Being 55+ of age
When it comes to supporting the immune system many people turn to traditional measures such a taking vitamin C and Echinacea at this time of the year, often with limited success.
In this video, Dr Hilary Jones talks about the important role the gut has in the immune system and the valuable role second generation prebiotics can play
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