Gut Health Problems - September 2017

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CHECK TO SEE IF YOU
HAVE LEAKY GUT
Leaky gut syndrome is a rapidly growing
condition that millions of people are struggling
with and don’t even know it. From the sound
of it, you might think leaky gut syndrome only
affects the digestive system, but in reality it
can lead to many other health conditions.
According to research, the cause of your
food allergies, low energy, joint pain, thyroid
disease, autoimmune conditions and slow
metabolism could be leaky gut symptoms
progression. Take a leaky gut test. One of
the biggest warning signs that you may have
leaky gut can be that you’re experiencing
multiple food sensitivities. Partially digested
protein and fat can seep through your
intestinal lining, making their way into your
bloodstream and causing an allergic response.
Our gut flora is the game changer in
managing our immunity. The human
gastrointestinal tract house constitutes
about seventy percent of the immune
system. Yes, your immune system -
the complex system within our bodies
that protects us and keeps us healthy.
Our intestinal flora informs and influences
our immune system. Researchers are still
ironing out the exact mechanisms. However,
we do know that our gut affects the mucosal
part of our immune system, communicates
with our immune system, and even affects
growth of certain organs needed for proper
immune function. That means it’s important
to take care of it. With the 6 tips you learned
in this article, you can start making the
changes right now to create a healthy gut -
and improve the quality of your life overall.
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