What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome?
The term Leaky Gut Syndrome is used to describe a medical condition where the intestinal lining becomes inflamed and more porous, allowing larger, less digested particles and toxins to pass through and flow freely into your bloodstream.
What causes a Leaky Gut?
Common contributors to a leaky gut include:
Drugs like antibiotics, NSAIDS (aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen), birth control pills, and antacids can irritate the intestinal lining.
Diet high in refined sugar and flour, processed foods, chemical additives, alcohol, caffeine and food sensitivities can cause inflammation.
Nutrient deficiencies disrupt the body's natural balance and impact an otherwise healthy digestive system.
Chronic Stress often leads to a suppressed immune system which cannot handle it's normal job and leads to inflammation.
How is Leaky Gut Diagnosed?
Symptoms of Leaky Gut can vary from person to person depending on the level of damage and the tissues being affected. Common symptoms include gas, bloating, constipation and diarrhea. Take our Leaky Gut Self Test to help determine if you may have a sick gut.
Leaky Gut Untreated
An unhealthy gut can lead not just to constipation or diarrhea, but it can also lead to chronic illness, including allergies, cancer, IBS, arthritis, autoimmune disease, acne, chronic fatigue, mood disorders, autism, and dementia!