Leaky Gut Syndrome
Leaky gut syndrome is a chronic health condition.
It affects people in every nation. It is thought that the condition develops over time and is caused by several different factors. As the name suggests, leaky guts are more permeable than normal. They allow toxins, fat, waste and microorganisms to enter the bloodstream. This is not supposed to happen. The gut is designed to restrict the movement of harmful substances which enter the body through the mouth.
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Leaky Gut Syndrome Symptoms
People with leaky gut syndrome have less of the beneficial bacteria which help us to digest food. They may experience several symptoms. Usually the condition is not detected because doctors do not test their patients for it.
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Symptoms of leaky gut syndrome include:
Heartburn
Insomnia
Gluten intolerance
Food allergies
Muscle cramps
Malnutrition
Bloating
Researchers feel that several chronic conditions can be linked to poor gut health. For example chronic fatigue syndrome is thought to be caused by the condition. People who change their diet to include probiotics usually find that they are not constantly tired any more. This is because probiotics help to restore the natural balance of good and bad bacteria in the stomach and small intestine.
There are several other conditions that have been linked to leaky gut syndrome. These include:
Autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis
ADHD
Psoriasis
Arthritis
Food allergies
Seborrehic dermatitis
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Dreamy777 | Feb 13, 2012 | Reply
I have heard of it but didn’t know what it was. Thanks for informative article.
avissado | Feb 13, 2012 | Reply
thanks for the information. great article
Melody SJAL | Feb 13, 2012 | Reply
Good info.
SharifaMcFarlane | Feb 13, 2012 | Reply
You\’re welcome Dreamy.
SharifaMcFarlane | Feb 13, 2012 | Reply
Thanks Avissado.
SharifaMcFarlane | Feb 13, 2012 | Reply
Thanks Melody.
Ruby Hawk | Feb 13, 2012 | Reply
I had never heard of this condition before.
CA Johnson | Feb 13, 2012 | Reply
I also never heard of leaky gut syndrome. Thank you for telling us the symptoms so we will know what to look out for if we suffer from it.
SharifaMcFarlane | Feb 13, 2012 | Reply
You\’re welcome.
SharifaMcFarlane | Feb 13, 2012 | Reply
Hi Ruby.
LCM Linda | Feb 13, 2012 | Reply
Leaky gut syndrome is new to me. Glad to learn more about it. Thanks!
Phoenix Montoya | Feb 13, 2012 | Reply
Something new to me. Good info here, Sharifa.
SharifaMcFarlane | Feb 14, 2012 | Reply
Good to know it helped.
FX777222999 | Feb 14, 2012 | Reply
Good health article.
SharifaMcFarlane | Feb 14, 2012 | Reply
Thank you.
SharifaMcFarlane | Feb 14, 2012 | Reply
@Linda
You’re welcome.
Lorenzo A. Fernandez Jr. | Feb 14, 2012 | Reply
good work, very informative
MJRapp | Feb 15, 2012 | Reply
Oh my gosh that sounds horrible. Thanks for the warning.
SharifaMcFarlane | Feb 15, 2012 | Reply
Thanks Lorenzo.
Safa | Feb 15, 2012 | Reply
Thanks for the share
girishpuri | Feb 16, 2012 | Reply
useful share
avissado | Feb 16, 2012 | Reply
the image you put on top gives me inspiration to paint..only I don’t paint anymore.
papaleng | Feb 16, 2012 | Reply
you always comes out with topics so new to me. Thanks for the very helpful info.
SharifaMcFarlane | Feb 16, 2012 | Reply
You’re welcome Papaleng.
SharifaMcFarlane | Feb 16, 2012 | Reply
Hi Avissado.
Looking at our body on the micro level reveals a lot of interesting structures.
SharifaMcFarlane | Feb 16, 2012 | Reply
Thanks Girish.
Michal Dorcak | Feb 17, 2012 | Reply
I’m glad I do not suffer from leaky gut syndrome. It sounds like a terrible health problem.
girishpuri | Feb 23, 2012 | Reply
again here
gaby7 | Feb 23, 2012 | Reply
This must be truly deadly disease!