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bacteria ↔ toxins

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Bacteria and toxins are related as they are both identified as harmful invaders that the immune system must defend against [1], [2], and which can cause systemic damage if they enter the bloodstream through a compromised intestinal barrier [3].

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A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai cedars-sinai.org Cedars-Sinai 2 facts
claimA compromised intestinal barrier allows particles, toxins, and bacteria to enter the bloodstream, which causes further damage to the body.
claimInflammation typically enables the body to fight off bacteria, viruses, and other toxins, but if the immune response continues unchecked after the threat has passed, the immune system can attack healthy tissue.
What causes chronic inflammation, and why it matters health.osu.edu The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 1 fact
claimThe immune system protects the body from germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, as well as toxins and cancer by deploying white blood cells and proteins to attack these invaders.