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How does good digestion affect my immune system?

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How does good digestion affect my immune system?

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Even with a healthy diet, if your digestive enzyme levels are low you may not get the nutrients you need to properly support your immune system. Watch integrative gastroenterologist Robynne Chutkan, MD, discuss the impact of digestion on immunity.

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