Immunity is frequently linked to factors like intake of vitamin C, physical activity, or even restful sleep. However, did you know that the gut contains around 70% of your immune system? As surprising as it may seem, your digestive system is crucial to protecting your body from disease, which is why immunity and gut health are closely related.
We’ll explain what this means, why it matters for your general health, and how a probiotic drink like Yakult can help your immune system from the inside out.
The gut-immune relationship: What’s going on?
The gut microbiota, which includes billions of bacteria and other microbes, is found in your gut. These microbes are not just involved in digestion of food. Their functions include communicating with your brain and other organs, fighting dangerous intruders, and strengthening your immune system.
Here’s how your digestive system boosts immunity:
Your gut serves as a protective barrier
The gut wall serves as the first line of protection for your body. It keeps toxins and dangerous microorganisms out while allowing nutrients to enter your circulation. Inflammation and weak immunity might result from a leaky gut, which can be prevented by maintaining a healthy gut lining.
Immune cell training by microbes
The gut-associated lymphoid tissue, or GALT, is a group of immune cells that are always watching for and reacting to infections. To reduce inflammation and allergies, these immune cells need the help of friendly gut bacteria to differentiate between dangerous invaders and harmless ones.
Probiotics control dangerous microbes
An imbalance between beneficial and harmful microorganisms might cause your immune system to malfunction. Probiotics, such as the Lactobacillus casei Shirota strain found in Yakult, aid in preserving this equilibrium by displacing pathogens and increasing the beneficial microbes.
Why should you care about this?
Most individuals don’t consider immunity until they get sick. To protect your body against germs that come from the food you consume, the air you breathe, and the surfaces you touch, your immune system is always at work.
An unhealthy gut causes your immune system to be overloaded all the time. What can you face:
- Chronic fatigue
- Skin conditions like eczema
- Digestive issues
- Food sensitivities
This is the point at which daily gut support is essential.
Presenting Yakult: The daily defender of your gut health
Yakult is more than simply a delicious probiotic beverage. Each bottle includes 6.5 billion live Lactobacillus casei Shirota strains, which has been supported by years of scientific study.
Here’s how Yakult helps your immune system and gut:
- Promoting gut health flora: Yakult helps you keep a healthy microbial balance in your gut, which is necessary for a strong immune response.
- Strengthens the intestinal barrier: Yakult’s strain helps maintain the integrity of the intestinal wall, which lowers the risk of dangerous substances seeping into your blood.
Yakult is safe for long-term usage, gluten-free, and vegetarian-friendly, making it suitable for all age groups, including children, adults, the elderly, pregnant women and those with dietary limitations.
How to incorporate Yakult into your daily routine:
- Every day, consume one to two bottles, ideally with breakfast or a meal.
- Before drinking, shake the Yakult thoroughly and keep it in the refrigerator.
- Develop the habit of taking probiotics consistently.
A stronger and healthier you
We typically think about vitamins or supplements when considering ways to increase immunity. However, our bodies—the power of the gut— can hold the true truth. Since the digestive tract holds 70% of your immune system, maintaining gut health is now necessary rather than optional.
Yakult simplifies, expedites, and improves that care.