(credits: Dr Eric Berg, DC) There is a really interesting relationship between your gut bacteria and your immune system. Check this out. Timestamps0:10 About the microbiome 1:08 What happens when you have an imbalance in gut flora 4:11 The microbiome and immunity Today we’re going to talk about the relationship between your friendly gut bacteria and your immune system. There are trillions of microbes that live in and around your body. This is called the microbiome. You give these microbes a place to live, and in exchange, they give you immune protection, nutrients, and other beneficial things. • 70% of the immune system is the microbiome • There are over 10,000 different species of friendly bacteria in and around the body • 99% of your microbiome is nonpathogenic • The majority of microbes are living in the gut When you have an imbalance in gut bacteria or the microbiome, you start to: • Lose your gut lymphatic layer • Have a decrease in lymph nodes • Have fewer antibodies • Have a decrease in T-cell production • Have fewer small-chain fatty acids • Have less ability to make B12, B1, vitamin K, biotin, and lactic acid The friendly bacteria hoard the amount of food and space available to limit the number of pathogenic microbes. The less microbiome you have, the weaker the intestinal barrier is, which can lead to leaky gut. It’s also my opinion that autoimmune diseases start in the gut. COVID-19 attacks the cells through the ACE2 receptor. Your gut has way more ACE2 receptors than the lung tissue. So, this could be another mode of entry into the cell that goes beyond a lung infection. Talk to a Product Advisor to find the best product for you!Call 1-540-299-1556 with your questions about Dr. Berg's products. Product Advisors are available Monday through Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 9am-5pm EST. * At this time, we no longer offer Keto Consulting and our Product Advisors will only be advising on which product is best for you and advise on how to take them.Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:Dr. Berg, 56 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of The New Body Type Guide and other books published by KB Publishing. He has taught students nutrition as an adjunct professor at Howard University. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.DR. BERG'S SHOP: https://bit.ly/2VKEFxEFollow us on FACEBOOK: fb.me/DrEricBergSend a Message to his team: m.me/DrEricBergABOUT DR. BERG: https://bit.ly/3cx78OeDisclaimer:Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Thanks for watching! I hope this video helps you better understand the relationship between your immune system and your gut bacteria.