Are your health efforts leaking? Do you know about leaky gut syndrome!
Leaky gut syndrome is a condition where the intestinal wall does not function properly. As a result, nutrient absorption is hindered and the intestine becomes permeable to pathogens. Below, you will find the signs of a leaky gut and what you can do to remedy it!
Usually, the tight junctions between the cells along your intestinal wall act as guardians. But, if unwanted substances slip through this wall, your immune cells launch an attack, which stimulates inflammation and hinders intestinal function.
Below are the signs associated with leaky gut syndrome:
• a weak immune system
• a multitude of food allergies and intolerances
• swollen or painful joints
• nutritional deficiencies
• fatigue
• brain fog
• chronic sinus infections
• skin problems
• digestive discomfort
How to restore gut health through food
• Avoid foods that can irritate the intestines (gluten, wheat, casein).
• Reduce your intake of refined sugar.
• Reduce your stress (mental, emotional, and physical).
• Eat fermented foods and other sources of probiotics.
• Eat fish and other sources of essential fatty acids.
• Add spices to your dishes, especially ginger and other digestion-promoting herbs.
• Avoid foods that can inflame the intestines (e.g., alcohol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
• Support your intestines with nutrients like colostrum, glutamine, digestive enzymes, and aloe.
• Detoxify your body with traditional herbal remedies like chlorophyll and activated charcoal.
Soothe your intestines
• Intense exercise can stress the intestines – researchers in Spain recently reported that athletes should focus on their gut microflora to perform better.
• The use of soothing digestive herbs (ginger, fenugreek), digestive enzymes, or glutamine can improve your gut health.
• Lacking energy? Be aware that leaky gut syndrome affects how nutrients, especially vitamin B12, are assimilated and absorbed by the body.
Supplements for your leaky gut
• Detoxification encourages the body to get rid of toxins; they can be a factor in your intestinal discomfort.
• Studies suggest that you can help fight intestinal inflammation with omega-3 fatty acids and probiotics.