Get Slimy About Gut Health – The Underestimated Protective Layer of Our Body
Get Slimy About Gut Health – The Underestimated Protective Layer of Our Body
In the Healthwise Live Podcast at IFA, Nils Behrens talks with gastroenterologist Prof. Dr. Martin Storr about why gut mucus isn't something to be squeamish about, but rather an underestimated multitalent – and what role nutrition, dietary fiber, and our daily habits play in its protective power.
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Language: German
Barely visible, often overlooked – and yet one of the body's most important protective layers: the mucus in our gut. Together with the microbiome and the intestinal wall, it forms a highly active barrier. It allows nutrients to pass through, keeps pathogens at a distance, and plays a central role in our immune system. Around 70 percent of the body's immune cells are located in or around the gut. When this finely tuned system falls out of balance, pathogens can penetrate more easily, promoting silent inflammation.