Our gastrointestinal tract is our first line of defense against pathogens, and a large number of immune cells and friendly bacteria reside there, ready to fight harmful invaders. Unfortunately, some people suffer from chronic inflammatory conditions that make the gut more porous-we call this leaky gut syndrome. As a result, undigested food, bacteria, and other foreign particles enter the circulation. The immune system attacks and releases histamine, a repair chemical. Histamine triggers swelling and inflammation and causes allergy symptoms if the levels get high enough. Leaky gut syndrome has been linked in many cases to both seasonal allergies and specific food sensitivities. When patients with seasonal allergies reduce inflammation in the gut through the elimination of pro inflammatory foods (like gluten, dairy, sugar and trans fats) and the addition of anti-inflammatory foods and nutrients, allergy symptoms are often reduced or reversed altogether.
Posted on: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 18:42:49 +0000
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