Why the Gut-Immune Axis is Critical for Health

Gut health is foundational to our overall well-being. In fact, you've probably heard that what happens in our gut has a profound impact on virtually every system of the body. It plays a central role in nutrient digestion, absorption, and waste elimination, ensuring our body receives everything it needs for daily functioning—while keeping out toxins, pathogens, and other antigens that may cause harm.

The gut is also home to trillions of microorganisms, known as the gut microbiota, which perform essential metabolic tasks, assist in the breakdown of complex foods, and produce critical vitamins.

In this video, I discuss the gut-immune axis, explain how it works and why it’s so important, and share some tips on how to support it with both diet and supplements.

I’ve come to believe that this is one of the most important places to focus our attention if we want to improve our health and extend our lifespan.