Leaky Gut - What Is It?

What is Leaky Gut? Leaky gut syndrome or intestinal hyper permeability occurs when the walls of your small intestine begins allowing undigested food particles and toxins to Leaky enter your bloodstream. When these items enter the blood stream, your immune system reacts and begins attacking not only the food particles, but also healthy cells in the body.

Symptoms of a Leaky Gut Syndrome

• Food allergies/food intolerances
• Digestive problems, including Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), gas, diarrhea or bloating
• Autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, lupus or psoriasis
• Mood disorders, such as ADHD, anxiety, depression or ADD
• Seasonal allergies
• Skin problems, including eczema, rosacea and acne
• Chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia
• Hormonal imbalances, including PMS, menopause or polycystic ovarian syndrome

A leaky gut may result in various medical problems. The key is to take a holistic approach to heal your digestive issues. This includes determining if you have any food intolerances and remove them from your diet. This is followed by cleansing the intestinal tract and building the gut health and immune system by taking probiotics and other key nutrients.