"We can't out-medicate poor lifestyle. Not only is a healthier dietary and lifestyle choice crucial for prevention and better management of chronic conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, we've seen it also has impact on our immune system, including how we respond when faced with serious viral infections."
"Probiotics, also known as beneficial flora, reside mostly in the large intestine. Here they play a key role in directing the immune cells that reside in the deeper layers of the intestinal wall. It starts with the production of tight junction proteins, glue-like substances that close the tiny gaps between the cells of the intestine."
"Probiotics cause the tight junction proteins to be made. When they sense bad bacteria in the gut, they cause them to rapidly breakdown, so the immune system can pull the bad guys in and present them to the antibodies that attack and break them down."
Lifestyle modifications, particularly dietary changes, are essential for managing chronic conditions and cannot be replaced by medication alone. Probiotics, beneficial bacteria residing in the large intestine, play a critical role in immune health by producing tight junction proteins that create a barrier between gut contents and the bloodstream. These proteins seal gaps between intestinal cells, protecting immune cells from harmful pathogens. When beneficial flora detect harmful bacteria, they break down tight junctions to allow the immune system to identify and eliminate threats. Adequate probiotic levels maintain this protective barrier function, supporting immune response and potentially preventing various diseases including diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular conditions.
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