Inflammation and Microbiome

Inflammation serves as the body's mechanism for managing the balance between beneficial and harmful bacteria within the digestive system. Disruptions in the microbiome, particularly in industrialized societies, may lead to an overactive immune response, causing conditions such as allergies and autoimmune diseases. The conversation highlights how the immune system's misfiring can result from a compromised microbiome, prompting it to react excessively to non-threatening stimuli.