Overview:
The gut is a central regulatory organ that influences immunity, the nervous system, and metabolism. This module explains how the gut barrier and microbiome interact with other systems and why gut health is fundamental in Functional Medicine.
- Structure and function of the gut barrier: mucosa, tight junctions, secretory IgA, and GALT
- Roles of the microbiome in digestion, metabolism, immune tolerance, and neurotransmitter production
- Clinical relevance of dysbiosis, leaky-gut phenomena, and gut–brain–immune interactions
Learning Objectives:
You will recognize how gut dysfunction can drive systemic symptoms and chronic disease. The module prepares you to use gut-focused diagnostics and therapies in your daily practice.
