The age-old advice of “follow your gut” when making important life-changing decisions
also applies to consumers seeking new ways to boost immunity and overall health. By
understanding how diet affects the health of the cells lining the gastrointestinal
(GI) tract and the microbes residing in the gut microflora, registered dietitians
(RDs) may play a role in preventing disease by counseling clients on the importance
of maintaining a healthy gut.
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Published online: July 23, 2013
Footnotes
This article was written by Tony Peregrin, editor and writer for a Chicago-based medical association and freelance writer in Chicago, IL.
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