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How to Strengthen Your Defenses from the Inside Out by Supporting Better Digestion
Over 70% of your immune system lives in your gut. Discover how a healthier gut could be the key to fewer colds, better digestion, and more energy.
You might not realize it, but your gut and immune system are deeply connected.
In fact, most of your immune cells live in your gut lining, making digestive health one of the most important parts of staying healthy.
If you’re tired of feeling run-down, bloated, or find yourself getting sick often, it might be time to look at what’s going on in your gut and how you can support better digestion.
Why the Gut and Immune System Are So Closely Linked
Your digestive tract isn’t just for food—it’s the foundation of your immune defense.
Here’s why:*†
- 70–80% of your immune cells live in your gut lining
- Your gut houses trillions of bacteria (called the microbiome) that help defend against harmful invaders
- A strong gut barrier helps keep out toxins, viruses, and inflammation
- Your gut helps regulate immune signals that tell your body how to respond to threats
When your gut is healthy, your immune system runs smoothly. But when your microbiome is off, or your gut lining is weak, you may experience more illness, inflammation, fatigue, or digestive trouble.
Not Sure If Your Gut Is to Blame?
Your gut health doesn’t just show up as stomach issues. It can affect your whole body.
So much of your immune system lives in your gut, even small imbalances can lead to noticeable symptoms.
Here are some common signs that your gut may be affecting your immune health:*†
- Ongoing digestive trouble – Bloating, gas, constipation, or reflux might point to a gut microbiome that’s out of balance.
- Getting sick often – If you're catching every cold that goes around or your cuts take forever to heal, your gut could be weakening your immune defenses.
- Low energy that won’t go away – When your gut isn’t absorbing nutrients well, you may feel drained even after a full night’s sleep.
- Food reactions or sensitivities – Trouble digesting certain foods—or discomfort after eating—can be a sign your gut lining isn’t doing its job.
- Skin acting up – Breakouts, rashes, or eczema may actually start in the gut, especially when inflammation is involved.
- Mood dips and irritability – Your gut makes many of your mood-regulating chemicals, imbalances can lead to stress, anxiety, or mood swings.
- Cravings for sugar or junk food – An overgrowth of bad gut bacteria can trigger intense cravings for the foods they feed on.
If any of these sound like you, there’s good news! Your gut can heal. Here’s how to start supporting it naturally →
How Emerald Labs’ Digest & Detox Products Help
Emerald Labs offers doctor-formulated, additive-free supplements to support better digestion—and by extension, your immune strength.
Here are some top picks:
Digestive Health
$35.96
$39.95
Digestive Health Doctor Formulated • Clinical Potency • Vegetarian NO GLUTEN • NO ADDITIVES • Whole-Food Blend 90 Vegetable Capsules • Dietary Supplement Digestive Health contains clinical amounts of full spectrum digestive enzymes that may help stimulate the body's natural enzyme… read more
This full-spectrum enzyme formula helps break down proteins, gluten, dairy, and beans, making it easier for your body to absorb key nutrients. Whether you're experiencing post-meal bloating, heaviness, or irregular digestion, these enzymes support smoother digestion and reduced discomfort.
Key Benefits:
- May help reduce gas, bloating, and indigestion*†
- Helps absorb more nutrients from food*†
- Supports gut comfort after meals*†
Leaky Gut Health
$35.06
$38.95
Leaky Gut Health •2-MONTH Supply! •GI Tract and Digestive Support Clinical Potency • Gluten-Free • Vegan Formula • No Additives 183 grams (6.45 oz) Powder • Dietary Supplement A clinical blend to help soothe and support the GI tract and promote optimal… read more
When your gut lining is compromised, it can trigger immune issues, food sensitivities, and inflammation. Leaky Gut Health is formulated to support and nourish the gut lining with essential nutrients, including L-Glutamine, DGL Licorice Root Extract, and Marshmallow Root, among others.
Key Benefits:
- Helps repair and strengthen the gut barrier*†
- Supports stomach acid balance*†
- Aids in reducing gut-related inflammation and food sensitivity*†
MSM Powder (16oz)
$17.06
$18.95
MSM Powder Doctor Formulated • PLANT SOURCED • Clinical Studied NO ADDITIVES • NO GLUTEN • Vegetarian 16 oz (1 lb.) Powder • Dietary Supplement MSM Powder (Methylsulfonylmethane) is a bio-available source of organic sulfur. MSM may help support the body in many ways,… read more
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is a natural source of sulfur, an essential mineral for gut lining repair, detoxification, and inflammation control. It also supports healthy joints and connective tissue.
Key Benefits:
- Effective in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation that can weaken immunity*†
- Supports detox pathways and gut lining integrity*†
- Promotes tissue repair and resilience*†
If your immune system feels “off,” don’t forget to look at your gut. With small daily habits—and the right natural support—you can strengthen both systems at once and feel more like yourself again.
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FAQs
What is MSM?
MSM 1000mg (Methylsulfonylmethane) from Emerald Labs is a bio-available source of organic sulfur. MSM 1000 may help support the body in many ways, including:
• Production of Glutathione (Master Anti-Oxidant)*1,2
• Liver-Detox plus Energy Production*1,2
• Insulin Health & Glucose Metabolism*1,2
• Collagen Production for Healthy Skin & Joints*1,2
• Keratin Production for Healthy Hair & Nails*1,2
• Clinically studied to support Exercise Recovery*3
• May help to promote Relief from Seasonal Allergy Symptoms*4
What is Digestive Health?
Digestive Health contains clinical amounts of full spectrum digestive enzymes that may help stimulate the body's natural enzyme systems to help breakdown most common food sensitivities including Gluten, Dairy and Beans.*
Contains 250 DPP-IV (Dipeptidyl Peptidase) – A Gluten-Specific Digestive Enzyme. DPP-IV can be very effective for people with gluten sensitivities.1
Plant-Based, Clinical-Potency Broad Spectrum Digestive Enzyme Formula.
Digestive Herbal Blend
Whole-Food Blend – Organic sprout powders, probiotics, plant enzymes, and super foods
What is Leaky Gut Health?
A clinical blend to help soothe and support the GI tract and promote optimal digestion and acid balance.*
• DGL Licorice Root Extract
• Quercetin Phytosome
• Slippery Elm Bark
• Marshmallow Root
• Aloe Vera Extract