The chapter explores how gut health and the gut microbiome influence the immune system, discussing the hygiene hypothesis and its implications for autoimmune diseases and allergies. It highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy gut to ensure the immune system functions correctly, with a focus on how gut health issues may impact women more due to hormonal and genetic factors. The chapter also delves into the connection between gut health, estrogen levels, mental health, and the gut-brain axis, emphasizing the significance of dietary choices and lifestyle interventions in supporting overall health.

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