Key Takeaways
- The gut mucosal barrier is a vital and underappreciated part of our overall health and wellness.
- The mucus layer protects us from bacteria, viruses, toxins, and our own digestive enzymes.
- Genetic variants in the mucus production genes can impact the risk of certain diseases.
- Our modern diet is full of emulsifiers that thin out our gut mucosal barrier, leading to increased inflammatory response in the gut.