Leaky gut syndrome is a damaging of the bowl lining that allows partially digested food and other substances that do not normally cross the digestive membrane, to enter the bloodstream.

The following may cause leaky gut syndrome:

• antibiotics
• toxins
• poor diet
• parasites
• infection (e.g. a yeast infection)

The medical profession seems to be divided about the existence and importance of leaky gut syndrome, although it is widely accepted in some circles.

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