What is Leaky Gut Syndrome?

Leaky gut syndrome is a condition resulting from damage to the intestinal lining and breakdowns in the junctions between your intestines designed to keep toxins out of your blood stream. The toxins that “leak” out are believed to cause inflammation throughout the body, which can lead to a variety of diseases, including autoimmune disorders.

Leaky gut syndrome is somewhat of a medical mystery in the healthcare community. It may not be generally recognized by conventional physicians, or given an as official diagnosis, but it has gained a lot of attention in recent years. This is due to growing evidence and research that links leaky gut to a variety of unrelated health concerns and chronic diseases.

Experts in the alternative medicine community say people with leaky gut have symptoms including constipation, diarrhea, bloating, food sensitivities, and aches and pains.

You can improve leaky gut by:

• Avoiding sugar and processed foods, and eating foods with omega-3 fatty acids (grass-fed beef or lamb, wild caught fish).

• Adding gut-friendly foods to your diet, including flax, hemp and chia seeds.

• Getting tested for food allergies.

• Getting more exercise. Walking can help the nerves that maintain gut motility.