Leaky gut Syndrome is becoming increasingly recognized in by both Functional and Conventional Medicine. It is a condition where the intestinal wall becomes inflamed and permeable to toxins, and bacteria allowing them to leak into the bloodstream.
These foreign molecules permeate through the gut barrier and activate our immune system (80% of our immune system resides in the gut). This can cause a host of problems from allergies, GI symptoms, anxiety, depression, skin conditions, and autoimmune diseases.
