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# The autoimmune– leaky gut connection.

Leaky gut — increased intestinal permeability — is a condition in which bacteria and toxins are able to "leak" through the intestinal wall. Many people suffer from it and attribute their symptoms to aging, a "sensitive stomach," or random stress.

## What causes leaky gut

Leaky gut can be caused by a wide range of issues: undiagnosed food sensitivities such as gluten intolerance, eating too much sugar or overconsumption of alcohol, overgrowth of yeast or parasites, or even taking too many medications — especially antibiotics.

## How leaky gut can lead to autoimmunity

Once your gut becomes leaky, it intensifies inflammation. When the delicate barrier of your intestines is compromised, bits of food, toxins, and bacteria can enter your bloodstream — a condition known as endotoxemia, in which your blood becomes toxic and continually triggers your immune response.

This creates a persistent, low level of inflammation. Your immune system uses white blood cells to attack, creating massive inflammation and confusion — and less accuracy in dealing with the real invaders. Eventually this leads to autoimmunity, because your healthy tissues get attacked as well.

## The naturopathic approach to treating leaky gut

The naturopathic approach first focuses on correcting digestion and assessing which foods you are unable to metabolize well. Since your gut health impacts you in so many other ways, checking for autoimmune illness is one of the first places we examine. Leaky gut, along with IBS, SIBO, or its cousin SIFO, can all have a huge impact on your immune system.

Reestablishing a healthy gut microbiome is one of the best ways to bolster your immune system and free yourself of symptoms typically linked to autoimmune illness — fatigue, joint pain, headaches, and food intolerances. At Revitalize Wellness Center, we see an incredible decrease in symptoms, and remission, for people with autoimmune disease once they heal their leaky gut and other gut issues. Dr. Manipon has expertise in identifying and treating leaky gut and managing autoimmune flare-ups.

## Ready to heal from the gut up?

If you've had chronic symptoms that may be connected to your gut, let's find the root cause together. Start with a complimentary discovery call.

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