Leaky gut syndrome | Brisbane Naturopathy

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The small intestine absorbs nutrients from food and passes them to the blood stream as amino acids, sugars and fats.

If the lining of the small intestine is damaged, it may become “leakier” – or have increased permeability – meaning larger particles can potentially pass through to the blood stream. This alerts the immune cells which treat these larger particles as invaders and an allergic reaction is triggered causing a range of health problems including food allergies, migraines and chronic fatigue. Stress, foods such as gluten and dairy and also medications, have all been suggested as causes of increased gut permeability. Other inflammatory foods such as sugar and excessive alcohol are suspected as well. The most common infectious causes are candida overgrowth, intestinal parasites, and small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Environmental toxins like mercury, pesticides and BPA from plastics are suspected as well.

Several symptoms such as those listed below can indicate the presence of leaky gut:


  • [list_item icon=”fa-angle-right”]Digestive issues such as gas, bloating, diarrhoea or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).[/list_item]
    [list_item icon=”fa-angle-right”]Chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia[/list_item]
    [list_item icon=”fa-angle-right”]Candida overgrowth[/list_item]
    [list_item icon=”fa-angle-right”]Mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, ADHD[/list_item]
    [list_item icon=”fa-angle-right”]Skin problems such as eczema or acne[/list_item]
    [list_item icon=”fa-angle-right”]Food allergies or intolerances[/list_item]
    [list_item icon=”fa-angle-right”]Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthrisis[/list_item]
    [list_item icon=”fa-angle-right”]Seasonal allergies or asthma[/list_item]

    • The best ways to repair a leaky gut is by following the 4 R’s:

    Remove: intestinal infections, inflammatory foods, toxins
    Replace: and add back the enzymes and hydrochloric acid which are essential for proper digestion
    Re-inoculate: with good bacteria to re-establish healthy gut flora
    Repair: the gut with nutrients such as glutamine, turmeric and slippery elm

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    Chicken bone broth

    Bone broths are extremely nourishing and easy to digest and are rich sources of minerals and amino acids.

    Ingredients:

    1 large organic chicken
    2 carrots – peeled
    1 large onion and 1 leek
    1 parsnip – peeled
    1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    3 stalks of celery
    1 bunch parsley
    1 tablespoon salt and some peppercorns
    2 cloves of garlic

    Method:

    Place washed chicken and roughly chopped vegetables in a large stock pot and add filtered water to cover. Add garlic, spices, salt and herbs and bring to boil. Then reduce heat and simmer on lowest heat for 8 hours but can be simmered for up to 24 hours for maximum benefit. Enjoy!

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    Gut healing smoothie

    Ingredients:

    1½ cups of coconut water
    ½ cup frozen mangos
    ½ cup fresh papaya
    1 cm fresh ginger root
    1 cm fresh turmeric root
    ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1 Tablespoon chia seeds
    1 Tablespoon flax seeds
    1 scoop L-glutamine powder
    ¼ teaspoon probiotic powder

    Method:

    Place all the ingredients in a blender and mix thoroughly.

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    Enzymes – The Keys of Life

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    The food we eat is made out of large and complex molecules that first have to be broken down into much smaller particles.

    This breaking down process is the job of the digestive enzymes. These enzymes are produced at different stages along the digestive tract and if you don’t produce sufficient amounts, you can get indigestion, bloating, flatulence and long term – nutrient deficiencies, allergies and digestive infections such as candidiasis. There are several ways to improve your ability to digest food by following these enzyme-friendly steps:


  • [list_item icon=”fa-angle-right”]Take a digestive enzyme (such as Digestaid) with each main meal[/list_item]
    [list_item icon=”fa-angle-right”]Avoid over-eating and rather eat smaller portions more often[/list_item]
    [list_item icon=”fa-angle-right”]Marinate meat in lemon juice or other marinades to make it more digestible[/list_item]
    [list_item icon=”fa-angle-right”]Eat a variety of raw foods with are rich in natural enzymes[/list_item]
    [list_item icon=”fa-angle-right”]Choose fermented foods such as yoghurt or sauerkraut- it is full of beneficial bacteria[/list_item]
    [list_item icon=”fa-angle-right”]Chew properly and eat food slowly[/list_item]

    • Marinating meat with naturally acidic ingredients, like vinegar or citrus juices, tenderizes the meat, making the protein easier to digest.

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    Marinade examples:


  • [list_item icon=”fa-angle-right”]Lemon and olive oil marinade – Mix a little olive oil, lemon juice and dried oregano and/or rosemary.[/list_item]
    [list_item icon=”fa-angle-right”]Red wine and mustard marinade – Combine tomato sauce, a little red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard. Mix well.[/list_item]
    [list_item icon=”fa-angle-right”]Asian marinade – Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil. Mix well.[/list_item]
    [list_item icon=”fa-angle-right”]Spicy tomato marinade – Grate half a large onion, cook with 1 tbsp of oil and 1 tbsp of crushed garlic. Add 1 tsp of dry mustard, 1 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce, ¼ cup tomato paste and ½ cup water. Simmer for 10 minutes, stir occasionally. Pour over meat.[/list_item]

    • You’ll need about half a cup of marinade to flavour 500g of meat

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