How do I know if I have a leaky gut?

One of the functions of the cells that line the intestinal wall is to regulate what gets absorbed through the walls into the blood steam. Things like some foods, infections, toxins and stress can effect the tight junctions between the cells to cause them to break apart.  This means that small particles can now leak from the digestive lumen into the blood stream.  In this case it's the job of the immune system to attack and mop us these particles.
One of my clients asked me last week.  How do I know if I have a leaky gut?
Unfortunately there is no test but there are lots of signs. Here are some of them;

• Digestive signs include malnutrition, flatulence, burping, bloating, stomach ache, constipation and diarrhea.
• Autoimmune diseases
• Chronic fatigue symptoms
• Thrush and signs of candida over growth
• Hormonal imbalances
• High Cholesterol readings
• Allergies
• Mental Health issues. Anxiety, Depression, Behavioural changes, ADHD, forgetfulness sometimes described as a fog.
• Acne, rosacea, eczema

How do I heal it?
In my clinic we have a program called Clean Within.  This is a digestive healing program.
As part of the program we look at;

• Nutritional changes.  Recent research has indicated as fast as one week can show significant healing to the digestive walls and microbiome.
• Healing and sealing the digestive walls using supplements that contain zinc and glutamine 
• Adding digestive enzymes
• Balancing your microbiome
• Removing anything that shouldn't be there.
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