Leaky Gut Syndrome

What is a Leaky Gut Syndrome?

Leaky gut, also known as increased intestinal permeability, is a digestive condition in which bacteria and toxins are able to “leak” through the intestinal wall and pass into the bloodstream. This causes an imbalance in the gut microbiota (gut bacteria) which in turn triggers gut inflammation.

Some causes of leaky gut include:

• poor nutrition
• alcohol consumption
• infections
• autoimmune disorders, such as lupus
• diabetes
• stress

• chronic diarrhea, constipation, or bloating
• nutritional deficiencies
• fatigue
• headaches
• confusion
• difficulty concentrating
• skin problems, such as acne, rashes, or eczema
• joint pain
• widespread inflammation

Leaky gut may contribute to several health conditions:

• irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Crohn’s disease
• celiac disease
• chronic liver disease
• diabetes
• food allergies and sensitivities
• polycystic ovary syndrome

• Eliminate toxic foods from diet
• Eat more plant-based foods
• Eat more healthy fats
• Stress reduction
• Sleep improvement
• Increase exercise
• Supplement with digestive enzymes
• Increase collagen consumption
• Increase anti-inflammatory supplements

Treatment includes:

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy

Mineral, Neurotransmitter, and amino acid balancing

Natural nutritional supplementation: vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements, enzymes, amino acids

Intravenous Myers protocols with supplementation with intravenous vitamin B complex, B12, B5, B6, vitamin C, magnesium, and calcium.

Oral and intravenous chelation therapy

Adrenal/cortisol balancing therapy

Platelet-rich plasma therapy

Storz shockwave therapy