Leaky Gut Syndrome and Candida

Leaky Gut Syndrome and Candida have very similar symptoms and can cause severe distress and intense pain.

Definition of Leaky Gut

LGS may be linked to allergy and various autoimmune conditions, chronic diseases such as

• systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)
• inflammatory bowel disease (IBS)
• type-1 diabetes
• allergies
• asthma
• autism

Leaky Bowel Syndrome happens when the intestinal membranes have been damaged by inflammation and they no longer filter out toxins as effectively as they should.

These toxins are absorbed into the blood stream, irritating the rest of the body.

Your body becomes toxic from the absorption of poisons through the bowel wall.

Your body also becomes deficient in vitamins and minerals.

The increased absorption of these poisons places a great strain on the liver as the toxins are circulating in the blood.

The main functions of the GI tract are as follows:

• digests
• absorbs the products of digestion so they can be converted into energy and proteins
• carries nutrients across the intestinal lining in the bloodstream
• contains antibodies that protect the body against infection

Digestive enzymes play a vital role in the transport of nutrients and in food absorption from the small intestine to the bloodstream.

The major part of the chemical detoxification system of the body is contained in the GI tract.

Leaky Gut Symptoms

• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Bloating
• Gas
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Memory Loss
• Poor Concentration
• Irritability

Causes:

• alcohol
• caffeine
• antibiotics
• NSAID's (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
• antacids
• over the counter medications like aspirin
• a diet high in refined carbohydrates(pastries, breads, processed foods)
• food additives and environmental contaminants
• stress

The causes and symptoms of candida, fibromyalgia and leaky gut are very similar.

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