The following is a straight forward, clear cut description of the Leaky Gut scenario that I got from one of the handouts I use in my office to educate.  I was going to try and paraphrase but why re-invent the wheel. 

The digestive tract is the part of our body that allows absorption of what we eat into our internal environment. The digestive tract is a long tube that starts in the esophagus and ends in the colon and rectum. Once food is eaten, the digestive system releases enzymes to break down food into small particles so they can be absorbed by intestinal mucosa. The tight junctions between intestinal mucosal cells allow only the absorption of tiny particles that the underlying intestinal immune system does not react against.

If the digestive system is working properly, we have maximum absorption of nutrients, resulting in energy and vitality. When the digestive system is not working well, we have bloating, systemic inflammation, skin rashes, food sensitivities, constipation, abdominal discomfort, fatigue, and many other diverse non-specific symptoms such as headaches, poor mood, joint pain, muscle fatigue, etc.

The digestive tract may become compromised with a diet high in refined sugar, a diet low in fiber, as well as antibiotics, medications, stress, parasitic infections, bacterial infections, nutrient deficiencies, and alcohol use. These mechanisms may promote inflammation of the intestinal tract and lead to increased intestinal permeability.  (Repairvite program handout, Apex Energetics.)

If you really understand what these compact paragraphs explain, we can understand how Leaky Gut is at the root of a lot of health issues. Every body needs to be aware and have an understanding, health depends on it these days. 


I just saw this, I guess even Dr. Oz is spreading the word about Leaky Gut, it must be real!