"Gut immunity" refers to the body's defense system in the digestive tract that protects against harmful microbes and keeps us healthy. It is like a special shield that helps fight off germs and keeps our gut functioning properly. Full definition
The gut immune system likely plays a central role in the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes, because accumulating evidence suggests that affected people have aberrant regulation of gut immunity (94,95). (academic.oup.com)
Additionally, he said, modulating the gut immune system may also have broader beneficial effects because gut immunity has been linked to several autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and diabetes. (sciencedaily.com)
The meeting focuses on the role nutrition plays in gut immunity, knowledge of which could lead to the development of better vaccines for malnourished children. (iavireport.org)