Gut Health

Test for and Treat Leaky Gut

Researchers have identified a link between stress, inflammation and disease. Those suffering from major depression were found to have an increased inflammatory response. Researchers have found increased levels of a pro-inflammatory cytokine (a regulatory protein secreted by the immune system) called interleukin-6, and increased activity of a pro-inflammatory signalling molecule in white blood cells called nuclear factor-kB in individuals under stress

The greatest source of inflammation can come from your diet. Snack and "comfort" foods produce an acidic environment.

Acidity = Inflammation
Inflammation = Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal Fatigue=Leaky Gut
Leaky Gut=Food Allergies


Leaky Gut Syndrome is associated with increased intestinal permeability. Many diseases triggered by food allergy or specific food intolerance, including irritable bowel syndrome, eczema, inflammatory bowel disease, urticaria, AIDS, chronic fatigue syndromes, chronic hepatitis chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis and pancreatic carcinoma, are also associated with this syndrome.
Hyperpermeability is thought to be a contributing factor in each of these diseases, or a consequence of them. The resulting immune activation, hepatic dysfunction, and pancreatic insufficiency sets up a vicious cycle. Leaky Gut/Intestinal Permeability is often overlooked.

DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED INTESTINAL PERMEABILITY 

• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Acne
• Hepatic dysfunction
• Neoplasia treated with cytotoxic drugs
• Infectious enterocolitis 
• Irritable bowel syndrome with food intolerance 
• Chronic arthritis/pain treated with NSAIDS 

SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED INTESTINAL PERMEABILITY

• Fatigue and malaise
• Shortness of breath
• Arthralgias
• Myalgias
• Fevers of unknown origin
• Food intolerances
• Abdominal pain
• Abdominal distension
• Diarrhoea
• Skin rashes
• Toxic feelings
• Cognitive and memory deficits

What causes Leaky Gut?

• Viruses, Bacteria, Parasites
• Alcohol, NSAIDS 
• Food Allergies
• Poor Nutrition
• Liver Impairment

How do I know if I have it?

Take a Intestinal Permeability Test.

These tests will check for intestinal leaking. It is a simple urine test you collect at home and send to the lab.

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