L-Glutamine is Central in Sustaining Gastrointestinal Function
What is Leaky Gut
Leaky Gut Syndrome happens when outsized particles of food or bacteria leak into the bloodstream through the cell membranes of the gut that have weakened and become permeable. The weakening of the gut walls can be caused by our diets, stress, side effects from medicine, hormonal imbalance, or from infection.
When leaky gut occurs a person may experience an almost allergic-level response to these offending food particles or bacteria that have leaked through the gut wall into the bloodstream. The result can be uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms such as cramps, gas, extreme food sensitivity, bloating, abnormal bowel movements, and inflammation. A leaky gut can also manifest itself in other ways. Your body may react by breaking out with eczema, suffering from depression, joint pain, and general aches, fatigue and fogginess.
Unmanaged Leaky Gut Syndrome actually progresses in stages. Leaky gut usually begins with minor gastrointestinal inflammation. This can be lead to a food intolerance, in which you notice that one of your favorite foods gives you digestion problems. This can then trigger an immune system reaction and then ultimately autoimmunity.
Good health really does start in the gut. Poor gut health can even lead to a bad mood, depression, and other imbalances that effect the quality of our lives. Maintaining good gut flora and balance is essential for proper digestive health and gut integrity. Inside your body, the gut wall houses many cells that comprise your immune system. Keeping your gut healthy is essential to maintaining a healthy immune system. A healthy gut lining supports nutrient delivery, and a well-balanced digestive tract is essential to achieving good nutrient delivery. An imbalanced gut can lead to complications like bloating, IBS, constipation, diarrhea, cramps, or gas. A poorly functioning gut can also disrupt the balance and harmony of our body, sometimes leading to a bad mood, depression, anxiety, or stress.