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I have seen how often patients underestimate the silent yet tireless work of the immune system. It is not a single organ or structure, but rather an intricate network of cells, tissues, and chemical mediators that function with remarkable coordination — much like an elite defense army trained to detect, target, and neutralize threats.

For decades, the immune system was considered a self-sufficient defense force, separate from other body systems. Today, modern science has revealed a fascinating truth: the gut and its trillions of resident microbes are deeply intertwined with immune health. Nearly 70% of immune cells reside in the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT), making the intestine not just a digestive organ but a central hub of immunity.