What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome?
In the past, most conventional doctors didn’t recognize Leaky Gut Syndrome as a real condition, however, it is becoming more widely accepted in recent years. It is also referred to as ‘increased intestinal permeability.” The common belief is that undigested foods, fecal matter and toxins seep through weak spots in the intestinal lining and infiltrate the blood stream causing a number of medical conditions including abdominal bloating, gas, cramps and an assortment of other gastrointestinal problems. Also, leaky gut is thought to cause undue fatigue, food allergies and sensitivities, skin rashes, joint pain and even autoimmunity.
It really is unclear what causes leaky gut however there are some common theories. The one thing that is for certain is that it is the result of damaged intestinal lining. Those tears may be the result of food sensitivities or perhaps recurring infections that weaken the lining of the intestines over time causing it to tear. Although the cause isn’t always immediately clear, the results are much the same.
There is also some controversy as to whether or not leaky gut can cause such diseases as Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, asthma and/or rheumatoid arthritis. Also noted is the fact that leaky gut is common in autistic children, but again, it isn’t clear whether the food sensitivities caused the increased permeability or if the increased permeability caused the food sensitivities.
In the end, it doesn’t matter whether the sensitivities and/or the allergies caused the permeability or the other way around. What does matter is to find an effective way to treat the problem before those toxins that are infiltrating the system can do more harm.
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