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THE GUT %u2013WELL-BEING STARTS HERECovering around 200 square metres, our gut is our largest and most important contact area with the outside world. A balanced and healthy intestinal flora is the basis for numerous important processes in the intestine.EFFICIENT NUTRIENT ABSORPTIONThe intestinal flora is important for efficient nutrient absorption and plays a key role in the breakdown and conversion of food.DETOXIFICATIONThe intestinal flora is essential for the removal of degradation products from the liver and thus contributes significantly to the detoxification of the body.PROTECTIONThe intestinal flora forms a functional barrier that protects the intestine from the penetration of harmful substances and bacteria.IMMUNE POWERThe intestinal flora is an important part of the immune system and therefore fundamental for a strong immune defence.GOOD TO KNOWThe surface area of the intestine is about 100 times the size of your body's skin.