Do You Know What Leaky Gut Is?

 
 

The intestinal barrier allows essential fluids and nutrients through and keeps out antigens, bacteria, pathogens & toxins!!

70-80% of the body’s immune system can be found in the gut and gastrointestinal tract.

  • If the permeability of this lining is compromised, it could allow antigens and other bacteria to pass into the blood stream, while simultaneously making it difficult to retain necessary nutrients. This leads to a condition commonly referred to as

    “Leaky Gut Syndrome”

  • What are factors that disrupt the normal function of the gut barrier?

    • low-fiber

    • gluten

    • processed-food diets

    • burn injuries

    • chronic alcohol consumption

    • infections.

  • There is growing belief in healthcare illnesses associated include:

    • food allergies

    • migraine

    • tiredness/chronic fatigue

    • asthma

    • autism

    • autoimmune disorders like: type1 diabetes, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, scleroderma & eczema

  • Supplementation with IV nutrition therapy is a popular choice as it can bypass any gastrointestinal problems by delivering nutrients directly to the blood stream.