Gut Health & Immunity | NuHealth Mumbai

Introduction

Many people associate immunity with vitamin C and keeping warm, but did you know that over 70% of your immune system is actually based in your gut? At NuHealth Mumbai, we focus on supporting the root cause of immunity, the digestive tract, because a healthy gut is vital for overall immune function. When your gut is inflamed, imbalanced, or compromised, your entire immune system can be affected.

This article explores the connection between gut health and immunity, signs that your gut may be impacting your immune system, common causes of gut imbalance, and ways to support lasting wellness.

How Is the Gut Connected to the Immune System?

Your gut hosts trillions of microbes, beneficial bacteria that help regulate inflammation, produce essential nutrients, and keep harmful pathogens in check. Just beneath the gut lining lies the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT), a crucial component of your immune defense system.

A healthy gut helps you resist infections, reduce allergic responses, and maintain hormonal and skin balance. Conversely, an unhealthy gut can lead to symptoms like fatigue, bloating, inflammation, and increased susceptibility to illness.

Signs Your Gut May Be Affecting Your Immunity

Frequent colds or infections
Food sensitivities and bloating
Autoimmune symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, or skin issues
Brain fog and low mood
Hormonal disruptions
Skin problems like acne or eczema
Sugar cravings and unstable energy
Slow recovery from illness or antibiotics

What Can Damage Your Gut?

Processed foods, gluten, and refined sugars
Overuse of antibiotics and NSAIDs
Chronic stress
Lack of prebiotic fiber
Excess alcohol and caffeine
Poor sleep and suppressed emotions

These factors can contribute to leaky gut, a condition where toxins and undigested particles leak into the bloodstream, triggering chronic immune activation.

The NuHealth Gut Reset Protocol: The 5R Framework

Remove: Identify and eliminate inflammatory foods, pathogens, parasites, or Candida through stool testing.
Replace: Support digestion with enzymes, stomach acid, and bile supplements to enhance nutrient absorption.
Reinoculate: Restore beneficial bacteria with targeted probiotics like Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium longum.
Repair: Heal the gut lining with supplements such as glutamine, zinc carnosine, slippery elm, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Rebalance: Support the nervous system and stress response to maintain long-term gut health and immunity.

The Role of IV Therapy in Gut and Immune Support

Glutathione IV for antioxidant support and liver detoxification
Vitamin C Drips to enhance immune function
B-Complex with Magnesium to support energy metabolism and the gut-brain axis
CoQ10 and NAD+ for cellular and mitochondrial repair

Beyond Immunity: Holistic Wellness

Gut health influences more than just immunity. It affects your skin, mood, energy, and hormones. NuHealth’s integrated approach ensures that all aspects of your well-being are addressed for optimal health outcomes.