Leaky Gut Causes

In this article we’ll explore all of the different leaky gut causes as well as provide you with specific examples.

But first, let’s get one thing straight. There is no one single cause. Instead it is actually the accumulation of stress from sources. Together these various sources place enough stress on the digestive tract for intestinal permeability to develop.

This happens because these leaky gut causes create continuous inflammation which literally burns the intestinal lining and damages the digestive tract. Over time this damage breaks down the intestinal lining which wipes out the majority of your immune system. As a result you are vulnerable to develop many Leaky Gut Syndrome symptoms.

Dietary Sources
Source	Example
Trans-Fats	Hydrogenated Oils typically used in fast food, margarines, baked goods with long shelf lives.
White Flour	Refined White Flour typically used in baked goods (cookies, cakes, etc), pastas, breads, pastries, crackers, and in most processed foods.
Pasteurized Milk	Pasteurized Milk typically found in all grocery stores and all dairy products (milk, cheeses, yogurts, cottage cheeses, creamers, etc).
Processed Foods	Boxed and Packaged Foods typically found in all grocery stores which lack fiber and nutrients and are typically high in processed carbohydrates, sugars, and salts.
Processed Sugar	Refined White Sugar typically used in most processed foods with added sugar.
Processed Salt	Refined White Table Salt typically used at the dinner table and in most processed foods with added salt/sodium.
Alcohol	All types of Beer, Wine, and Liquor. Alcohol contains substances that are toxic to your cells.

Poor dietary choices are one the biggest leaky gut causes. One of the best things you can do to relieve your symptoms is to adopt a proper diet and remove the above foods. This is extremely important and an integral part of the Leaky Gut Syndrome treatment protocol.

Environmental Toxins
Source	Example
Household Chemicals	Toxic home cleaning products.
Farming Chemicals	Pesticides and Fungicides used in conventional farming.
Food Chemicals	Food Additives and Preservatives found in most of our food supply.
Toxic Pathogen Byproducts	Parasites, Bacteria, and Yeast/Fungi release toxic byproducts within the digestive tract.

Few people even stop to consider synthetic chemicals as being one of the major causes of leaky gut. But unfortunately, these chemicals are everywhere. You can work on reducing environmental toxic exposure by switching to organic foods and all natural non-toxic household cleaners if you haven’t done so already.

Chronic Stress
Source	Example
Physical	Chronic Physical Pain such as neck and back pain. Also Chronically Overworking the body from labor intensive job or excessive exercise in the gym without adequate recover.
Mental	Chronic Mental Stress such as losing a job or financial trouble.
Emotional	Chronic Emotional Stress such as a failing relationship or the death of a loved one.

You can work on reducing chronic stress by adopting more of an acceptance attitude toward life instead of a constant battle. You can also work on improving posture through proper exercise. Most doctors and practitioners rarely address this but it is an important part of any holistic approach to healing the gut.

It’s important to note here also that this is one of the most commonly overlooked leaky gut causes because we live in such a high stress society and rarely stop to consider the effects that it’s having on our bodies.

Dysbiosis
Source	Example
Parasites	Cryptosporidium, Giardia, E. Histolytica, Hookworms, Flatworms, Roundworm, Protozoa
Bacteria	H. Pylori, C. Difficile, Klebsiella
Yeast/Fungi	Candida overgrowth

You can work on correcting dysbiosis by implementing a proper diet that does not include sugar or processed foods. This will help to starve the harmful pathogens out of your body.

Medications
Source	Example
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)	Pain Relievers such as Ibuprofen, Aleve, and prescription drugs such as Celebrex.
Birth Control Pills	Yaz, Loestrin, OrthoTri-Cyclen, etc
Steroidal Drugs	Prednisone, Hydrocortisone, Corticosteroids, etc.
Antibiotics

This is often the most overlooked of the causes of leaky gut. You can work on reducing the number and amount of unnecessary medications that you take. There are many natural products and methods that provide the same results without the negative side effects.

Overcoming the Causes that Affect You Most

Now that you know all of the causes of leaky gut you can see which ones affect you most and where you need the most work. But remember that there is no one single cause. So it is in your best interest to pay attention to and address all of these causes together. It is easy to overlook one that may be important and which could be holding you back from getting results. This is why my Leaky Gut Cure program covers all of the leaky gut causes in detail.

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