Revealing Here the 5 Best Supplements for Leaky Gut

 

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It’s hard to believe, but a few years ago, very few people were familiar with the term “leaky gut”.

Now, everyone’s talking about it, and I even wrote a whole book on the subject. One of the main reasons that people are talking about it so much is that leaky gut has affected (or will affect) the vast majority of the population – thanks to many modern conveniences that we enjoy daily.

We oversanitize. We use antibacterial cleaners to wash away harmful bacteria that could make us sick, but they also wipe away beneficial bacteria that could boost our immune systems.

We rely on pre-packaged, highly processed foods, which are full of genetically modified foods, chemicals, and other toxins. They feed bad bacteria and kill off the good bacteria, which naturally occurs in our guts.

We pump our bodies full of antibiotics and other drugs at the first sign of a stuffy nose. Meanwhile, our go-go-go society has us checking email 24/7, bouncing from one meeting to the next, and feeling more stressed than ever. And all of these factors contribute to the development of leaky gut.

While the root causes of leaky gut are basically the same in everyone, the results can vary considerably, including psoriasis and irritable bowel syndrome. The good news is that you can start healing your gut, no matter what your symptoms are. In addition to a clean, healing diet, supplements are a great place to start.

Here are the five best supplements for healing leaky gut:

Soil-based Probiotics

Probiotics are absolutely essential when it comes to healing leaky gut. They can help restore the balance of bacteria in the gut by replenishing the good guys and crowding out the bad ones.

(Experts estimate that a healthy ratio is 85% good/neutral bacteria to 15% bad bacteria.) But not all probiotics are created equal.

Our ancestors didn’t have to take probiotic supplements because they spent the majority of their lives outdoors, and they planted and harvested their own foods.

So they regularly came in contact with all the beneficial bacteria that occurs naturally in the soil. You don’t have to eat dirt to fix your leaky gut. Try a soil-based probiotic pill!

Today, we have soil-based probiotics (SBOs) that are designed to mimic these bacteria. Because SBOs are formulated to mimic bacteria that thrive in harsh, natural, outdoor environments, they can also withstand the harsh conditions of the human digestive tract.

In other words, they’ll actually arrive at their intended destination – where they can start taking root and flourishing. That can’t be said about many commercial probiotics, which are actually destroyed in the body before they ever reach the gut.

Digestive Enzymes

Food is the very thing that’s supposed to give you energy and strength, but when you suffer from leaky gut, food can become your worst enemy. In many cases, the digestive system has been compromised, so most foods are not properly broken down.

The increased permeability of the gut then allows these undigested food particles to leak through the gut and into the bloodstream – where they wreak all kinds of havoc and cause allergies, skin rashes, and other issues.

One way to combat leaky gut is through the use of digestive enzymes.  There are many full-spectrum enzymes on the market, which work to break down proteins, starches, fats, and dairy. They ensure that there will be fewer food toxins passing through the gut and causing further damage.

L-Glutamine

L-glutamine is an amino acid supplement that is critical for healing leaky gut. By definition, a leaky gut is damaged. It has increased permeability (i.e., tiny holes) that allow toxins, undigested food proteins, and others foreign particles to pass into the bloodstream.

L-glutamine coats the intestinal lining and starts repairing that damage. It also helps thicken cell walls and prevents future infections.

DGL Licorice Root

Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) is an adaptogenic herb that’s one of my favorite supplements for correcting leaky gut. It helps maintain the mucosal lining of the stomach, while also improving acid function (a key way to properly break down food).

Licorice is also beneficial in the treatment of adrenal fatigue, which can be a side effect of stress-related leaky gut. In addition to taxing the adrenal glands, cortisol (the hormone that’s elevated when we feel stressed out) inhibits the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, while also allowing the bad bugs to proliferate.

Licorice can help keep cortisol levels under control, which will put a stop to the domino effects that trigger leaky gut. Licorice can heal your gut while also fixing adrenal fatigue.

There are multiple formulations of licorice root on the market, but generally speaking, the removal of glycyrrhizin makes it safer for a large portion of the population.

When taken in excess, glycyrrhizin can cause certain side effects, including increased blood pressure, reduced potassium levels, and edemas.

This overdose can be particularly problematic for pregnant women, as well as those with blood pressure and liver and kidney issues.

Collagen

Bone broth has been the health food du jour of late, and for good reason. Among other health benefits, it contains the amino acids proline and glycine, which are instrumental in repairing a damaged intestinal lining.

Bone broth can also help boost gastric juices (and again, restoring healthy digestion is key) – as well as a healthy mucosal lining.

But for those short on time, you don’t have to constantly simmer gallons of bone broth to get those benefits. The key component of bone broth that is behind those miraculous benefits is actually the collagen, which is readily available in powder form.

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Written by Dr Josh Axe

Author Bio:

Dr. Josh Axe, DNM, DC, CNS, is a doctor of natural medicine, clinical nutritionist and author with a passion to help people get well using food as medicine. He recently authored Eat Dirt: Why Leaky Gut May Be the Root Cause of Your Health Problems and Five Surprising Steps to Cure It, and he operates one of the world’s largest natural health websites at www.DrAxe.com.

A lot of people have gotten results from the Keto diet, and enjoyed the foods that it has to offer. However, many of the people who are following this diet have a hard time finding the recipes that they need, especially ones that are quick and easy to complete.

Fortunately, Kelsey Ale, noticed this problem, and decided to do something about it. She’s found that making recipes in a slow cooker gives you meals which are not only delicious, but also take very little time to make. Mostly you just put a few simple ingredients in the slow cooker, and let it do the rest.

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What is Carrageenan and How It Disrupts Your Gut Health?

 

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Is Hidden Carrageenan Disrupting Your Gut Health?

You might be eating this gut-disrupting additive every day. Here’s how to identify carrageenan, and why you want to avoid it.

You can find carrageenan in everything from heavily processed boxed pizza to dairy-free kefir – and even coconut water.

The truth is, carrageenan might be disrupting your gut health. Here’s what the research says about this food additive, what happens when you consume it, and how you can avoid it.

What is Carrageenan?

Carrageenan is an additive derived from red seaweed. It’s found in all sorts of packaged foods, including organic nut milks, yogurts, and other “creamy” foods, where it’s used as a thickener, binder, and emulsifier. It contains no calories nor any beneficial nutrients like you may find in pure seaweed.

While many people assume this additive can’t be that harmful because it’s derived from seaweed, studies surrounding its safety are shaky at best.

There are two types of carrageenan: degraded (or poligeenan), and undegraded. The main difference between the two is that poligeenan is not approved as a food additive. Instead, it’s used as a dye for x-rays.

How Carrageenan Changes After You Eat It

Certain acids process poligeenan to create a slightly different compound. However, your stomach also uses potent acid to break down much of your food. This leads researchers to speculate whether your stomach acid could turn regular carrageenan into poligeenan in your stomach.

This could be dangerous, since animal studies show that poligeenan can cause inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases like colitis, as well as tumors.

However, other studies conflict with this claim, stating that carrageenan does not degrade in the digestive tract. Since these studies were only on animals, it’s hard to know the true effect in humans.

Let’s delve into some more modern studies to see why the food-grade might affect your gut health.

Why Should You Avoid It?

Studies conflict on the safety of carrageenan. Certain animal studies show that it can cause ulcers and other gut issues in rodents. However, these are older studies from the 1970s, which raises the question of if they’re even relevant using today’s study methods.

Unfortunately, modern research remains spotty. Some animal studies show food-grade carrageenan impairs glucose tolerance and increases insulin resistance, which are two big concerns when it comes to preventing and managing diseases like diabetes and obesity. Other animal and human studies find that it causes inflammation.

Studies on rats also reveal that food-grade carrageenan could promote tumor growth in liver cells, although scientists aren’t exactly sure how this happens.

Carrageenan and Gut Health

One of the biggest ways carrageenan impacts gut health is through inflammation. Studies show it activates inflammatory cell pathways in your gut that might lead to gastrointestinal diseases like Crohn’s and irritable bowel syndrome.

In fact, many individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome and other inflammatory bowel diseases claim completely removing carrageenan from their diet significantly improved their symptoms. However, these are simply consumer reports.

Other animal studies have suggested carrageenan may increase intestinal permeability, which could lead to leaky gut. This is a condition where food and other particles are able to pass through a damaged gut lining and cause an immune reaction and inflammation.

However, some other animal studies on different species show no reaction to carrageenan, which shows its effects may be species-dependent. In other words, it could negatively affect humans, or it might not. It’s hard to tell because research is so limited.

How to Avoid Carrageenan

Many natural food products contain carrageenan. Here is a list of the most common items:

• Non-dairy ice creams, yogurts, and cheeses
• Nut and rice milks, including almond milk
• Coconut milk (both canned and boxed)
• Deli meats
• Kefir
• Coconut water
• Packaged foods like dips, snacks, and pizzas

Vegan and vegetarian products often contain it as a way to replace gelatin. Be sure to look under “other ingredients” on the label of all packaged foods, where you’ll see it listed.

Also, know that in 2016, the National Organic Standards Board voted to remove carrageenan from the list of substances approved for use in food items labeled “USDA Organic”, so you can enjoy organically-labeled foods without worry.

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Another (and probably one of the best) ways to avoid this harmful additive is to consider making many of these products yourself. Check out these DIY recipes to see how:

• DIY Almond Milk
• DIY Coconut Yogurt
• Cheesy Gluten & Dairy Free Veggie Quiche: Easy Paleo Cooking
• Almond Dairy Free Cream Cheese | Vegan Keto Paleo

You can also check out this shopping guide that tells you which brands use carrageenan, and in which products. Keep in mind, however, that some companies may use it as a processing aid in the products, so it’s not present in the final ingredient list.

Written by Megan Patiry

Author Bio:

Megan is an inquisitive nutrition and wellness writer harboring an editorial love affair with the decadent and the nutritious. She is a dedicated researcher in all areas of ancestral health, a certified specialist in fitness nutrition, personal trainer, and professional almond milk latte addict.

A lot of people have gotten results from the Keto diet, and enjoyed the foods that it has to offer. However, many of the people who are following this diet have a hard time finding the recipes that they need, especially ones that are quick and easy to complete.

Fortunately, Kelsey Ale, noticed this problem, and decided to do something about it. She’s found that making recipes in a slow cooker gives you meals which are not only delicious, but also take very little time to make. Mostly you just put a few simple ingredients in the slow cooker, and let it do the rest.

To find out more, click on – Keto Slow Cooker Cookbook