A recent study I coauthored in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences found a damaged intestinal barrier, or leaky gut, can lead to 30-fold increased odds of developing autoimmunity. Leaky gut allows undigested food, microorganisms, toxins, and other pathogens in the gut to escape into the bloodstream. This can trigger systemic inflammation and promote…
*Please note: Any transcripts on this page are automatically created and may contain errors or omissions. READ TRANSCRIPT (PDF) Leaky Gut: More complex than you think If you see online programs like a “30-day leaky gut challenge,” beware: This demonstrates a serious lack of understanding. For some people healing leaky gut is straightforward. For many…
*Please note: Any transcripts on this page are automatically created and may contain errors or omissions. READ TRANSCRIPT (PDF) A leaky gut worst outcome: Endotoxemia Endotoxemia happens when toxic byproducts from harmful gut bacteria escape through a leaky gut wall into the bloodstream. Here, they trigger significant inflammation throughout the body. Endotoxemia is linked with…
Leaky gut has become a household term. However, while it’s easy to find information online, in books, through courses, and even in pamphlets at your doctor’s office, leaky gut myths abound. Many patients continue to suffer or feel frustrated due to widespread misinformation on the causes and solutions for leaky gut syndrome. In this article…
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Many people with gluten sensitivity and gastrointestinal inflammation develop intestinal permeability, or “leaky gut.” Leaky gut happens when the lining of the digestive tract becomes over-porous and allows toxins, undigested food, and other pathogens into the bloodstream. These pathogens trigger an immune cascade that results in systemic inflammation, increasing the risk for food sensitivities, inflammation,…
Before reading about how to unwind leaky gut, it’s important to understand what causes it so you can identify the best strategies to improve your gut and brain health. Unwinding leaky gut is a multi-faceted approach that consists of following a restricted diet, taking nutritional compounds that help reduce intestinal inflammation and repair the intestinal…
Have you noticed fermented and aged foods, wine, and cured meats cause certain symptoms in you? If so, you may have a histamine intolerance. Histamine sensitivity can produce a wide array of symptoms, however some of the more common are hives, swelling of the face or throat, a headache, nasal congestion, skin problems, a racing…
Depression is not an antidepressant deficiency. In fact, for the 40% of Americans complaining of gut symptoms, depression may be one of those symptoms. Studies have found that the inflammatory signals in the gut can travel to the brain, triggering depression. Clinically, I have seen many patients resolve their depression simply by dampening gut inflammation.…
If a child’s gut problems seem stubborn and irresolvable, the role of the brain should be considered. In the early years of life, the brain consists of two types of tissues: gray matter and white matter. Gray matter houses the neurons and reaches its peak by around ages 6–8. White matter, which serves as the…