No one wants to develop autoimmune diseases like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, yet a recent article suggests that a poor diet can lead to “leaky gut,” that causes migraines and, diarrhea, and a generally toxic body habitus. This article states that the intestinal membrane becomes damaged, allowing nutrients to infiltrate the body without an enzyme. The article does reference a dietician and recommends dietary changes like eating organic vegetables, cleaning vegetables before ingesting them, and drinking filtered water.
Key Takeaways:
- If patients have leaky gut, things like toxins and undigested food particles can escape from the intestines and travel throughout the body through the blood stream
- Permeability is the loss of integrity of the intestinal barrier. It can be caused by things like long-term use of anti-inflammatories, poor diet, uncontrolled gluten sensitivities, and illness
- If the intestinal barrier is damaged, nutrients can find a way to get through it without a buddy, leading to inflammation
“Julie Hill, a dietitian with Lee Health, says as we eat our gut absorbs the nutrients and digests the food.”
Read more: http://www.nbc-2.com/story/35850135/health-matters-what-causes-a-leaky-gut