How Your Gut Microbiome Shapes Immunity, Hormones, and Longevity: Insights from Microbiologist Kiran Krishnan
In a recent episode of Gut Check, host Caroline Carralero sat down with renowned microbiologist and microbiome expert Kiran Krishnan to explore the powerful link between the gut microbiome and every aspect of health — from immunity and hormones to stress and fertility. The Gut-Immune Connection Did you know that 70–80% of your immune system resides in your gut? According to Kiran, this immune tissue acts like a sampling station, assessing environmental inputs from food, water, and even the air we breathe. "Your immune system gets its training from your microbiome," he explains. "Without it, immune cells are like untrained...
