What is Leaky Gut?

1. WebMD defines Leaky Gut as: Intestinal Permeability. A possible cause of leaky gut is increased intestinal permeability or intestinal hyperpermeability. That could happen when tight junctions in the gut, which control what passes through the lining of the small intestine, don't work properly. That could let substances leak into the bloodstream.
2. Leaky gut Syndrome has been linked to many health challenges such as:
   
   
   
   ·       Allergies
   ·       Asthma
   ·       Autism
   ·       Autoimmune disease
   ·       Eczema and psoriasis
   ·       Inflammatory bowel disease
   ·       Rheumatoid arthritis
   ·       Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)
   ·       Type 1 diabetes
3. But how do you know if you have a leaky gut?   Here are some symptoms:
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   • Food sensitivies
   • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBS & Ulcerative Colitis)
   • Thyroid problems
   • Malabsorbtion - nutritional deficiencies
   • Infamatory Skin Conditions - acne & psoriasis
   • Mood issues
5. Think you may have leaky gut?  Talk to your doctor and consider taking supplements such as Probiotics & Digestive Enzymes to help repair your intestines.  And check out the Top 6 Foods to help Heal Leaky Gut