Leaky Gut

Most people do not know what leaky gut is, and it is a very common problem today. Leaky gut is when the permeability of the intestinal barrier is compromised. When this barrier is compromised many things pass through the barrier and into the body that are not supposed to. Your digestive system is the only contact your body has with the outside world and as food passes through the digestive system the intestinal barrier allows some things to pass through and blocks others. When the lining of the gut is compromised many things are allowed to cross this barrier into the body that would normally be blocked. This can lead to many food sensitivities and digestive problems. Food sensitivities are not full blown food allergies but when foods that we are sensitive to are eaten the body reacts with a cortisol response. This cortisol reponse is created because substances are allowed to pass through the compromised gut lining that would not normally pass through. The body sees these substances as a stressor even though it is food. So how do we get leaky gut? Stress, poor diet, overuse of medications and stimulants are all causes. The way to fix the gut is to remove foods that we are sensitive to and to use a smart gut rebuilding protocol.