Leaky Gut Syndrome and Candida

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

Definition of Leaky Bowel Syndrome

Intestinal permeability syndrome A GI tract dysfunction caused by permeability of the intestinal wall, which allows absorption of toxic material–bacteria, fungi, parasites, etc. LGS may be linked to allergy and various autoimmune conditions, chronic diseases such as systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), inflammatory bowel disease, type-1 diabetes, allergies, asthma, and 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 not only becomes toxic from the absorption of poisons through the bowel wall, but you become 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.

Gastrointestinal Tract

The main functions of the GI tract are as follows:

Digests foods, absorbs the products of digestion so they can be converted into energy and proteins, carries nutrients across the intestinal lining in the bloodstream and 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.

Resulting Leaky Gut Symptoms

Diarrhea

Constipation

Bloating

Gas

Fatigue

Headaches

Memory Loss

Poor Concentration

Irritability

Causes of Leaky Gut Syndrome:

Alcohol and caffeine, these irritate the gut wall.

Antibiotics and drugs such as NSAID's (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), antacids and 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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