Leaky gut is a term that is gained prominence in natural health and its relationship to digestive disorders, autoimmune disease, and many conditions affecting the body.
To understand why leaky gut syndrome happens, let's first understand the intestines' basic structure and function. The intestines have a single epithelial layer of cells, and this makes up the mucosal barrier. These mucosal cells secrete mucous that traps harmful toxins, microbial, etc.
They also aid in the absorption process of your nutrients. It's essential to have a safe mucosal barrier to enable your food to be absorbed into your cells and, thus, be bioavailable. Many assume that if they eat healthily, then nutrients are absorbed, which is far from reality. What we absorb depends on many factors, including the health of our intestinal lining.
The epithelial cells form a protective layer containing tight junction proteins to ensure that particles do not quickly move into the bloodstream.
Zonulin is the central protein molecule and the regulator of intestinal permeability. Zonulin interacts with the tight junction protein complexes, which include Occludin, JAM1, etc. Increased levels of Zonulin encourage increased intestinal permeability, which in excess leads to hyperpermeability. Too much Zonulin encourages leaky gut syndrome.
Conditions that are associated with a leaky gut syndrome:
· Joint pain
· Allergies
· Metabolic disorders
· Circulation issues
· Absorption issues
· Nervous system imbalances
· Endocrine and hormone imbalances
· Respiratory conditions
· Emotional imbalances
· Thyroid issues
· Gastric imbalances
· Irritable bowel syndrome
· Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
· Autoimmune diseases
· Chronic fatigue syndrome
· Chronic inflammatory response syndrome
Leaky Gut Syndrome can affect the body's ability to absorb nutrients and work on your immune system. Please contact Dr. Louis Granirer for Leaky Gut Remedies.