Does immune system include the stomach and gut?

The GI tract has to do a heck of job…breaking down, processing, and absorbing energy for you to survive. That makes it one of the crucial soft spots for invasion by things you don't want. read more

Your gut wall houses 70 percent of the cells that make up your immune system. You might not attribute digestive problems with allergies, arthritis, autoimmune diseases (irritable bowel syndrome, acne, chronic fatigue), mood disorders, autism, dementia and cancer. read more

The gastrointestinal tract contains thousands of different bacteria in its gut flora, that play an important role in the immune system. The human gastrointestinal tract consists of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, and is divided into the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts. read more