It is now well established that the intestine is fundamental to overall health, from digestion to the brain. However, not everyone knows how important the intestine is for longevity. As he explains Dr. Sacha Sorrentinonutritional biologist, a healthy gut “is a key factor in longevity because it acts as a control center for nutrition, immunity and inflammationprocesses that directly influence aging. Eating well means nourishing the intestine, the place where the nutrients essential to all the body’s tissues are absorbed, those that build and maintain health and, over time, promote longevity.”
