Your gut is your biological door. You have two interfaces with the outside world - your skin and your digestive tract. The bacteria living in your digestive tract are your first line of defense. Everyday, they are the first things that come into contact with the foods that you eat, the liquids that you drink, and the medications that you take. How important is the state of your gut for your overall health? This week on the Institute for Integrative Nutrition program I learnt about the gut microbiome, the immune system, and the role of inflammation in creating disease. Instagram: instagram.com/charlietunmore / Email: charlietunmore@gmail.com