What is the role of the gut in the immune system?
What is the role of the gut in the immune system?
The gut plays an essential role in maintaining a healthy immune system - in fact, 80% of our immune system is located there. In this video, integrative gastroenterologist Robynne Chutkan, MD, explains how "good" gut bacteria works to keep us healthy.
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