LEAKY GUT SYNDROME
What is Leaky Gut Syndrome (Increased Intestinal Permeability)?
It is a condition where the intestines develop leakages allowing bacteria, toxins, and partially digested food to enter the bloodstream. The immune system then sends out antibodies to fight the foreign substances causing allergic reactions and inflammation throughout the body.
Stage 1
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Gum Disease
- Heartburn
- Intestinal Gas
Stage 2
At this stage, Leaky Gut is causing the intestinal lining cells to break down and form large gap junctions. These gaps allow the undigested food and substances into your bloodstream instead of sending them through your digestive tract to be further digested.
- Food Allergies
- Attention Deficit Disorders
- Autoimmune deficiency –early onset
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Dermatitis, Psoriasis and Eczema
- Digestive Problems
- Migraines and other Headaches
- Pain in the joints
Stage 3
The immune system can become fatigued leading to the development of autoimmune problems.
- Arthritis
- Celiac’s Disease
- Colitis
- Crohn’s Disease
- Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Severe Skin Conditions
- Systemic Candida, nail Fungus, ringworm, etc.
- Ulcerative Colitis
Treating Leaky Gut Syndrome
- Avoid foods that cause allergies - see /food-allergies--food-intolerances.html and /elimination-diet-allergy-diet-information.html.
- Avoid foods that feed candida (yeast) - see /anti-fungalanti-yeast-diet-information.html and /candida-yeast.html
- Avoid gluten and dairy - see /gluten-sensitivityceliac-disease.html and /gluten-freecasein-free-gfcf-diet.html
- Add prebiotics and probiotics to diet - see /probiotics.html
Sources:
Leakygutsymptoms.com
DrWeil.com
Leakygut.co.uk
