Leaky Gut Syndrome: Common Causes
- Heavy Metal Toxicity
- Nutritional deficiencies
- The use of certain medications:
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and others
- Prednisone (a synthetic steroid)
- Broad-spectrum antibiotics
- Birth control pill5
- Toxic pesticide residues, inhaled chemicals, and environmental toxins
- An excess of refined sugar in the diet
- Infection with fungi such as yeast (Candida), parasites, or bacteria such as H. pylori
- Chronic stress
- Food allergies
- Excessive caffeine, alcohol and/or tobacco use
- Sluggish liver – toxic overload from the liver affects the gut and increases permeability
- Thick Blood
- Deficiency in digestive enzymes or hydrochloric acid in the stomach1
- Leaky Gut Syndrome Overview
- Common symptoms of leaky gut syndrome
- Help me choose a natural and alternative treatment for leaky gut syndrome
- Dietary and lifestyle recommendations that may help in the treatment of leaky gut syndrome
- Conventional or prescription medications used in the treatment of leaky gut syndrome
- Cited Sources and Additional Reading for leaky gut syndrome
