Have any of you read about Leaky Gut? Supposedly, most people with an autoimmune disease suffer from it, particularly people with irritable bowel syndrome, Crohns disease, or Colitis Leaky Gut: What It Is and How to Heal It You can heal a leaky gut. Heres how – and why you should What is leaky gut? The leaky gut story begins in a very important organ: your small intestine. The small intestine is so important because most of the vitamins and minerals in the foods you eat are absorbed there. In order for the vitamins and minerals to be absorbed, the small intestine contains microscopic pores so the nutrients can be transferred into the bloodstream. Once transferred, the nutrients are then shuttled and deposited all around the body by the blood. The wall of the intestine is considered a semipermeable. This means the pores only allow certain things to enter the bloodstream and block other things from entering the bloodstream. For instance, specific molecules and nutrients are allowed to pass through but toxins and large undigested food particles are blocked. ... How to heal a leaky gut One thing you can do to heal a leaky gut is take glutamine. Glutamine, also known as L-glutamine, is an amazing amino acid that has the ability to heal soft tissue like the lining of your intestines. It is very good for improving the health and integrity of your gut. Another thing you can do is take a probiotic. Probiotics are full of good bacteria which will help to restore the balance of your gut flora. You want to have more good bacteria in your gut. I normally don’t recommend dairy, but if you enjoy eating yogurt, try Kefir, which is full of probiotics. I also recommend fermented foods like sauerkraut, which help balance your gut flora out. Your other option is to just take a good probiotic, which you can find at most health food stores. As you can see, one of the main causes of leaky gut is inflammation. Omega-3 is known for its ability to combat inflammation. You can increase the amount of omega-3 in your diet by eating more fatty fish like salmon, or by taking a fish oil supplement. In my opinion, leaky gut is a huge issue that the conventional medical community seems to ignore. As a holistic nutritionist, one of the first things I focus on with my clients is healing the gut. Luckily, there are a number of different ways to do this. Now that you know what leaky gut is and how you can heal it, you have the tools you need to keep your gut healthy without the help of a doctor and without taking medication. health.usnews/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2014/03/06/leaky-gut-what-it-is-and-how-to-heal-it
Posted on: Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:45:01 +0000
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