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Gut refers to the stomach and intestine along with the food pipe or esophagus, which constitutes the gastrointestinal system that performs numerable functions. It includes conversion of food to absorbable molecules, production of certain vitamins (Vit K, Biotin) and enzymes and performs immune mediated reactions for elimination of toxic products.
Gut is considered as a membrane with fine porosity, allowing only selective materials to pass through. But due to many factors causing inflammation, the diameter of the membrane holes enlarge. It leads to the condition called leaky gut, or inflamed digestive tract, or permeable gut lining, as first described by Stephen Barret, an American psychiatrist.
The etiology can be classified as
The normal gut has cells adhered to each other with tight junctions that forms a mechanical barrier. Hence it allows only selected substances to pass through it and let the food substances slide over them for absorption and assimilation process for energy production. The Gut Associated Lymphoid Tissue (GALT) helps in eliminating toxins and bacteria.
When the irritant and etiologic agent lead to inflammation,the membrane integrity is disturbed. It leads to alteration in functions and hence normal microbiota, leading to inflammation and ulcers. Chronic persistence of the condition increases toxins levels, leading to autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus disease. Fatal outcomes include sepsis and multiple organ dysfunction may even lead to death.
This disease causes intestine specific symptoms as well as certain systemic manifestations.
Specific symptoms include:
General symptoms are:
Certain conditions associated with this disease are Parkinsonism, Autism, Type 1 Diabetes, Gastritis, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and HIV.
The complete history along with clinical symptoms and laboratory tests aid in diagnosis of this hypothetical and unrecognizable disease.
The serum elevation of IgG levels from normal range of 6-16g/L or IgA levels from 0.8-3g/L indicate inflammation.
The elevation of fecal zonulin levels from normal range of 25.1-160.8ng/L indicates increase in membrane porosity.
The samples taken from individuals are used to assess probiotic, yeast, bacterial and parasitic levels.
The lactose and mannitol levels in urine can be analyzed using a kit obtained from a medical practitioner after ingestion of these sugars.
Large Molecule Intestine Permeability Identificationis used to analyze levels of occludens that maintain adherence of cells through tight junctions. Antibodies to occludens indicate leaky gut condition.
This molecule keeps the gut epithelial flexible and hence antibodies to this network indicate dysregulation of cell lining by cell infiltration.
The leaky gut treatment protocol for this condition involves a four R step process.
Remove the cause: Avoiding allergen and spicy foods and reducing the dosage of causative drugs and less usage of tap water aid in reducing the severity of the symptoms. Sugars, grains, conventional meat and dairy with genetically modified foods aid in suppression of symptoms. Lifestyle changes and hygiene habits aid in positive reinforcement of health along with proper dietary habits.
Replace the diet with healing foods: Yogurt, butter, cottage cheese, fermented foods like kimchi, kvass etc, and fermented vegetables like carrots, cabbage (sauerkraut), sprouted seeds, coconut (yogurt, kefir) and omega 3 foods (salmon, grass fed beef etc,) bone broth (contains collagen and amino acids) help in healing of the epithelial cells.
Repair using supplements:
Rebalance the microbial flora: Consumption of healing foods with lactobacillus reconstitution balancing foods like yogurt, fermented foods, dark chocolate, microalgae, kombucha tea, is an ideal decision as the institution of microbial flora keeps healthy cells of the gut intact.
Always seek professional help for comprehensive cure of the disease rather than self medication. Holistic and integrated health care leads to healthier cure than speedy temporary approaches. Stay healthy and stay amazing.
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