Leaky gut syndrome is a condition that millions of people have, and don’t even know it.
From the sound of it, you might think leaky gut syndrome only hurts the digestive system,
but it can lead to many other health conditions. Think of the lining of your digestive tract
like a net with very small holes in it that only lets some things pass through. Your gut
lining works as a wall to keep out the bigger pieces that can harm your system.
When someone has leaky gut, the “net” in the digestive tract gets damaged, which
causes bigger holes to form in the net, so things that usually can’t pass through are
now able to. Some of the things that can now pass through
are proteins like gluten, bad bacteria, and undigested food pieces. Toxic waste can also
leak from the inside of your intestinal wall into your bloodstream, causing an immune reaction.
This leads to swelling throughout your system and causes things like:
Bloating Food sensitivities
Thyroid conditions Fatigue
Joint pain Headaches
Skin issues like rosacea and acne Digestive problems
Weight gain Syndrome X
If left unfixed, it can lead to worse health problems like inflammatory bowel disease (IBS),
arthritis, eczema, psoriasis, depression, anxiety, migraine headaches, muscle pain,
and chronic fatigue. Leaky gut syndrome has been linked to other
psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. So, in many cases, if
you can heal the gut, you can heal the brain. Studies show that the cause of your food allergies,
low energy, joint pain, thyroid disease, autoimmune conditions, and slow metabolism could be leaky
gut symptom spreading through your body. Another problem with leaky gut is that it
can stop important minerals and nutrients, like zinc, iron, and vitamin B12, from being
taken in. There are four main causes of leaky gut, including:
1. Poor Diet Foods that have a lot of lectins are a bigger
problem. Some of the lectins and foods that cause leaky gut are wheat, rice, spelt, and
soy. While you are trying to cure leaky gut, stay away from all grains, especially those
that contain gluten like wheat. Cow’s milk is another food that can cause
leaky gut. The component of dairy that will harm your gut is the protein A1 casein. Also,
the pasteurization process will kill important enzymes, making sugars like lactose very hard
to digest. Sugar is another thing that can harm your
digestive system. Sugar will feed the growth of yeast, candida, and bad bacteria, which
will hurt your gut even more.
2. Chronic Stress Stress weakens your immune system over time,
which ruins the body’s power to fight bad bacteria and viruses. This leads to swelling
and leaky gut. To lessen stress, it’s a good idea to get more sleep, add fun into
your week, and practice meditation.
3. Toxins We meet up with over 80,000 chemicals and
toxins every single year, but the ones that cause leaky gut are antibiotics, pesticides,
tap water, aspirin, and anti- inflammatory drugs.
4. Dysbiosis One of the main causes of leaky gut is a condition
called dysbiosis, which means uneven levels of good and bad bacteria in your gut. Using
too much prescription antibiotic drugs, tap water with chlorine and fluoride, and the
lack of probiotic- rich foods adds to the unevenness of good and bad bacteria.
If you have leaky gut syndrome, you should think of trying a leaky gut diet. Here are
six foods and supplements to heal your leaky gut.
#1 Bone Broth - broth has collagen and the amino acids proline and glycine that can help
heal your ruined cell walls. #2 Raw Cultured Dairy - has both probiotics
and short- chain fatty acids that can help heal the gut. Pastured kefir, yogurt, amasai,
butter, and raw cheese are some of the best. #3 Fermented Vegetables - have organic acids
that even out the intestinal pH and probiotics to help the gut. Sauerkraut, kimchi, and kvaas
are great sources. #4 Coconut Products - all coconut items are
good for your gut. The medium- chain fatty acids in coconut are easier to digest than
other fats, so they work well for leaky gut. Also, coconut kefir has probiotics that help
your digestive system. #5 Sprouted Seeds- chia seeds, flaxseeds,
and hemp seeds that have been sprouted are great sources of fiber that can help the growth
of good bacteria. But if you have bad leaky gut, you may need to start out getting your
fiber from steamed vegetables and fruits. #6 Supplements- there are many supplements
that boost your digestive health, but the most helpful are l-glutamine, probiotics,
digestive enzymes, aloe vera juice, quercetin, and licorice root.
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