HEALING TOP 10 LEAKY LEAKY GUT GUT SUPPLEMENTS

TOP 10 LEAKY GUT SUPPLEMENTS

HEALING LEAKY GUT

Leaky Gut Supplements

Leaky gut syndrome is a condition where undigested proteins like gluten, toxins and microbes can pass into the bloodstream. Another name for this condition is "intestinal permeability," which means the "tight junctions" or gateway between the intestinal wall and bloodstream have been damaged and are allowing the undigested particles to pass through the intestinal wall. When these particles enter the bloodstream, it will cause system-wide in lammation and can initiate an immune response in the body.

Over time, if leaky gut is not healed, it can lead to food sensitivities, arthritis, in lammatory bowel disease, skin issues like eczema, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, depression, anxiety, ADHD, nutrient malabsorption and autoimmune disease. Most doctors will tell you that repairing leaky gut is di icult and it takes time, but for many people who follow my four-step plan, it's possible to see results fast.

Along with changing your diet, taking the right supplements can make a big di erence in ixing leaky gut. Here are the 10 key leaky gut supplements I have recommended to my patients for years so that you may consider adding them into your daily health routine.

Top 10 Supplements for Leaky Gut

1. Probiotics

In my opinion, supplementing with a high-quality probiotic is absolutely necessary for gut health today, especially for people with signs of a leaky gut. This is why I will give more attention to this section than the other nine, because without a viable probiotic solution, it's virtually impossible to heal leaky gut.

In my guide on probiotics bene its, I highlight the importance of learning about the di erent types of strains of probiotics, and why the probiotic bene its experienced with one probiotic strain may be completely di erent from the health bene its seen from another probiotic.

Case in point: Certain strains of probiotics enhance immune function, whereas others promote health or hormone balance. It's always best to take speci ic strains according to the bene it that you need. This will help you maximize the natural healing bene its for your needs. So, instead

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of taking a "multivitamin" approach and illing your body with all sorts of bacteria that you may not need, be selective and strategic about what strains you decide to take.

When reading probiotics labels, keep pay special attention to the genus, species and strain. The label should also indicate the type of CFUs (colony forming units) present at the time of manufacturing. When purchasing a probiotic supplement, always consider these ive key aspects:

1. Brand Quality Choose companies that you trust and that you know use higher quality ingredients.

2. High CFU Count Make sure you only take a probiotic containing least 15 billion CFUs.

3. Strain Diversity Also, look for a supplement with multiple bacterial strains.

4. Survivability Keep a look out for bene icial strains like:

Bi idobacterium bi idum (1) Bi idobacterium longum (2) Bi idobacterium breve (3) Bi idobacterium infantis (4) Lactobacillus casei (5) Lactobacillus acidophilus (6) Lactobacillus bulgaricus (7) Lactobacillus brevis (8) Lactobacillus rhamnosus (9) Bacillus subtilis (10) Bacillus coagulans (11) Saccharomyces boulardii (12)

5. Research Finally, do your own homework and look for brands containing strains that will support your speci ic needs.

Recommended Daily Intake For most people, the recommended daily dose is two to four high-quality probiotic capsules.

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3. Enzymes

2. Fiber

Almost equally important as probiotics, iber ranks second on my list. Most people don't realize this, but without iber, probiotics cannot live. Essentially, indigestible ibers (i.e., prebiotics) are the food that helps probiotic bacteria thrive in our gut. (13)

This is why a diet rich in high iber foods like sprouted chia seeds, sprouted laxseeds and sprouted hemp seeds is so important. If you have severe leaky gut, however, you may need to start out getting your iber from steamed vegetables and fruit -- especially if your gut is extremely sensitive. If your gut isn't overly sensitive, aim to comsume 30 to 40 grams of iber daily.

For the greatest digestive bene it, take one or two capsules of digestive enzyme supplements before and after your meal. Enzymes help completely break down proteins, complex sugars and starches, which can reduce intestinal in lammation.

I would recommend a full spectrum enzyme supplement that contains the following: Protease -- breaks down proteins (including gluten) Amylase -- breaks down starches Lipase -- breaks down fats Lactase -- breaks down lactose in dairy Also, there are speci ic enzymes that support the body in breaking down certain types of food. If you know you have a gluten or dairy intolerance, you can buy a formula that helps with that speci ic issue.

4. L-Glutamine

An essential amino acid, the anti-in lammatory L-glutamine contains some signi icant health bene its, including repairing the gut and intestinal lining. Another bene it of taking L-glutamine regularly is that it helps thicken your cell walls, which has been shown clinically to resist Staphylococcus aureus bacterial infections. (14)

I recommend taking 2 to 5 grams of L-glutamine powder two to three times daily. Also, the best form of glutamine to take is L-alanyl-L-glutamine.

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5. DGL Licorice Root

One of my favorite adaptogenic herbs is licorice root. Proven to help increase hormone availability, this tasty root can also alleviate adrenal fatigue because it aids in the absorption and metabolism of cortisol. (15)

Licorice can also help support the body's natural processes for maintaining the mucosal lining of the stomach and duodenum. It is especially bene icial if your leaky gut is being caused by emotional stress.

Licorice contains glycyrrhizin, which has been known to cause edema and hypertension, so when taking this supplement, it is best to get deglycyrrhizinated licorice, (or DGL) which has had the glycyrrhizin removed. I recommend taking 500mg of DGL licorice root twice daily.

6. Collagen Powder

The secret behind the power of bone broth is collagen, the main supportive proteins that give bone, cartilage and tendons their strength. Once cooked, it becomes "gelatin." Supplementing with collagen or gelatin is important because it can help boost your gastric juices and aid is restoring the integrity and health of your mucosal lining.

Collagen also contains the amino acids proline and glycine, which are essential building blocks to repairing damaged intestinal lining. Drink 8 to 16 ounces of bone broth daily, or take 2 tablespoons of a collagen protein powder twice daily.

7. N-acetyl Glucosamine (NAG)

N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG) has gained recent popularity in mainstream medicine because it is now widely accepted that it can help protect the lining of your stomach and intestines.

Because of its anti-in lammatory e ects, NAG has also been reported to help with osteoarthritis and in lammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. (16)

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8. Quercetin

Known to improve gut barrier function because it helps seal the gut lining by creating tight junction proteins, quercetin holds a wide range of health bene its. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center researchers, the key to quercetin's e ectiveness is its ability to keep in lammation at bay.

"Quercetin acts like an antihistamine and an anti-in lammatory, and may help protect against heart disease and cancer. Quercetin can also help stabilize the cells that release histamine in the body and thereby have an anti-in lammatory e ect." (17)

9. HCL with Pepsin

Hydrochloric acid is the main acid in the stomach that breaks down protein so that it can be predigested before it enters the duodenum and the intestines. Most people su ering with leaky gut have su ered from low stomach acid due to medications, birth control or antibiotics.

Another condition connected to leaky gut syndrome is a condition called SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth). SIBO can occur when the stomach doesn't produce enough hydrochloride (HCL) and bad bacteria can take residence in the small intestine.

Supplementing with HCL that includes pepsin is a heartburn and GERD remedy. It's also regularly used to treat hypochlorhydria, when the stomach is unable to produce hydrochloric acid. Bringing the stomach acid up to the correct level often will help heal leaky gut and SIBO.

Your natural health care provider should determine the amount of HCL you need. If you do decide to take HCL with pepsin on your own, then make sure you only take it with meals that contain protein, and start out with one capsule and add one extra capsule per meal until you feel warmth or pressure in your stomach. Once you feel that warming sensation, decrease the capsules of HCL you are taking per meal by one capsule. Again, only take HCL with meals that contain protein.

10. Anti-Fungals

Anti-fungal agents like caprylic acid, cellulose and oil of oregano can be taken for short-term treatment of leaky gut syndrome. One of the main causes of leaky gut syndrome can be an imbalance of lora in your gut, including an overgrowth of yeast and Candida.

These anti-fungals help balance the good and bad bacteria in your gut, which takes the strain o your intestines and helps them heal.

Typically, you would irst build up the health of your digestive tract, and then take anti-fungals for 10 to 14 days. Immediately following that period, it is recommended to take an increased dose of probiotic supplements and consume lots of probiotic-rich foods. This will ensure that you rebuild your gut health and help maintain long-term health.

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TOP 10 LEAKY GUT SUPPLEMENTS

1 PROBIOTICS 2 FIBER 3 ENZYMES 4 L GLUTAMINE 5 LICORICE

ROOT

6 COLLAGEN POWDER

7 NAG 8 QUERCETIN 9 HCL W/

PEPSIN

10 ANTI FUNGALS

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