Our wealth is strong immunity. We cannot live longer than our immunity.

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Microflora is an entire Universe, completely unknown, but its global influence on the functions of our body is evident. Correct eating habits normalize the functioning of the microflora, which, in turn, will help us control our weight and mood and maintain strong immunity and overall quality of life.

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Neuro-endo- enteric system in the intestine is very similar to our nervous system. Thus, our intestines can control us and directly influence our mood, behavior, and regulation of weight gain. Also, our microbes secrete metabolic products of SCFA (short chain fatty acids) as a part of the microflora. To date, their direct effect on our lifespan has been proven.

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The composition of the microbiota is formed before 2-3 years of age and depends on:

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• genetics
• cesarean section or natural birth
• places where we live
• circadian rhythms
• way of eating
• consumption of NSA (antibiotics)

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Allergic reactions, chronic inflammation, disorders in the gastrointestinal tract will reduce the functioning of the immune system and contribute to the accumulation of viruses and infections.

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An unbalanced diet, nutritional deficiencies, and an unhealthy lifestyle depress the immune system, deteriorate the ability to resist seasonal diseases, as well as contribute to the formation of cancer cells, disrupt local immunity (gastrointestinal function), accelerates the aging of the body, and reduces the ability to produce antibodies (cells of the immune system).

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Good immunity can not only protect us from pathological diseases but also can stop our aging and maintain a high quality of life, including external and internal factors.

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Immunity can be thought of as a combination of two elements:

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• Innate (natural) immunity
• Adaptive immunity

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Although we cannot influence our innate immunity, since it develops in the womb and depends on the nutrition during pregnancy and the genetic factors of our parents. However, we can directly impact our adaptive immunity through our lifestyle.

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To preserve immune functions, it is necessary to maintain normal macro- and microelement levels in our body.

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❗️️ Immune system dysfunction and related infections are the third leading cause of death (after cancer and cardiovascular diseases).

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Causes of acquired immunodeficiency:

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• For hypo- and avitaminosis, stress, lack of protein, excessive physical activity, problems with intestinal microflora, exposure to pesticides, radiation, and other unfavorable factors on the body.
• One of the reasons for the widespread prevalence of immunodeficiency states is called intestinal sterilization, due to the uncontrolled use of antibiotics and consumption of refined foods. 70% of all immune cells in the body are concentrated in the intestines, so overall immunity directly depends on the intestinal microflora.