Topic: Intestine is the problem of all our problems?
Dave6002
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The intestine is not a simple tube.
Phylogenetically, it is one of the oldest tissues and exists for digestion and adsorption of nutrients even in lower animals.
It is also often described as being of both the ‘inner and outside world’ and is the organ that contacts most extensively with the exterior environment with surface area of 300 m2 in humans. It has the greatest contact with foreign substances such as viruses, microorganisms and antigens that are present in foods.
Furthermore, it has been stated that the number of enterobacteria present in the intestine is about 1014/person and consists of 100 to 200 species.
While the intestine responds to the complicated task of recognizing self and non-self, it maintains homeostasis of the body without causing unnecessary responses by it.
The complex mechanism that maintains homeostasis is believed to depend on the immune system of the intestine. In fact, 60% of the immune cells in the body are said to be present in the intestine. Thus, the intestine is the largest organ of immunity in the body.
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Good reasons not to want to put poison in it. All this and more Dave. Now when you get around to looking at the colon and its relationship to the autonomic nervous system you will really have an eye opener!
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Dave6002
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The intestine is probably the origin of most chronic diseases.
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glm1111
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The old adage "Disease Starts In The Colon" would really make sense. Thanks for posting Dave.
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Dave6002
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Glad to see you are still here. I am still sometime taking Salt/C. Thanks for your advocating it.
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