Thursday, January 21, 2010

Things That You Can Do To Fix Leaky Gut

By Jan Haury

You might not of heard about a leaky gut before, but it's not much different than the name medical researchers have given it. See, normally we have a layer of cells that help keep the bacteria, free radicals and waste in the intestines and never enter the blood stream. Unfortunately some people have to go through life without them and it can be extremely uncomfortable. Then again, some of the things you do each day could be contributing to the problem. Without the proper care it could have a major affect on the immune system.

There are a number of things that can help to lead to a leaky gut. Eating a poor diet filled with junk foods and processed foods can make this condition more likely, as well as not getting any exercise. Taking a lot of over the counter pain medication can also contribute to the problem, as can various diseases and illnesses that you might have, including allergies and any conditions that affect the digestive system in some way. Sometimes you can have too much yeast in your system and that can affect the permeability of your intestine as well.

So what can be done about a leaky gut? Well, there are a number of things you can do on your own to help remedy the problem. These include eating a healthy diet that cuts out processed foods and focuses on fresh foods like fruits and vegetables that have plenty of fiber in them. You should also cut out coffee and alcohol as these can exacerbate the problem. Taking a probiotic supplement can help, as can getting more exercise.

Each one of these areas will contribute to better health and digestive system that functions properly. We recommend that you see your doctor and have a check-up. Chances are there could be something else there that is causing the problem. If they can figure out what it is, you can take the necessary steps to counteract your leaky gut. Maybe a few antibiotics are needed or just a little stress reduction to make things better.

There are various supplements and herbs that are sometimes recommended to people suffering from this problem. Speak with your health care provider to see which might be most helpful in your case. These include L-Glutamine, Vitamin A, Zinc, insoluble fiber, N-Acetyl-Glucosamine, N-Acetyl-Cysteine, Sea Cure, Epithelial Growth Factors, Aloe, Slippery Elm, Milk Thistle, and Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice.

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