Health:
Leaky Gut Solutions: Nutrients To Help Heal Your Body At Home
Health:
16 Dec 2017
Leaky gut solutions and the healing thereof starts at home, with what we eat and our lifestyle choices. The gut heals quickly when damage stops and the nutrients we need are readily available to restore and repair. Healing a leaky gut always starts with stopping the damage. This means that getting to the cause and planning future care is your number one course of action.
Leaky gut solutions causes
Other than an infection of the gut, the most common causes of gut damage are antibiotics, chronic medications, excessive alcohol, and food allergies and intolerances.
Most people don’t realise that a reaction to food is an indication that the body is not well, and that it is, in fact, damaging the lining of the gut. Repeated and ongoing consumption of these foods can lead to a flaring up in the body elsewhere. Some examples are Rosacea and Fibromyalgia. The best foods for the gut are those rich in nutrients that promote healing and foods that either inhibit toxic bacteria in the gut or promote the growth of bacteria that are good for the gut.
Leaky gut solutions, friendly foods for the pantry
1. Foods rich in glutamine
What does it do? It promotes gut healing is a nonessential amino acid glutamine. It is important to note that glutamine is very heat sensitive and breaks down easily when food is cooked.
Where can I find it? Broccoli, Brussels sprouts but it is difficult to consume enough, rather opt for asking your health care practitioner for a supplement recommendation.
2. Foods rich in quercetin.
What does it do? The bioflavonoid quercetin is very helpful for protecting and healing the gut. It is known to decrease inflammation that is the primary way the cells of the intestinal lining are damaged.
Where can I find it? The foods rich in quercetin are onions (purple, not white) and apples.
3. Fermented foods.
What does it do? Fermented foods are excellent for gut health and restoring a healthy microbiome as well as building a stronger immune system.
Where can I find it? Pickles, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi are but a few. These foods not only provide healthy lactobacilli bacteria, but they are also rich in glutamine.
4. Traditional spices.
What does it do? Several traditionally used spices have been shown to improve gut function and decrease gut permeability.
Where can I find it? The most commonly known turmeric, which is rich in curcumin. This yellow root has been used in food for millennia. It greatly decreases inflammation in the gut, the primary cause of excess gut permeability. This decrease in inflammation occurs not just in the gut but throughout the body. This may explain its remarkable anti-cancer benefit, which has been documented in over a hundred research studies. It does bear mentioning though that it is difficult to consume in the correct quantities and concentration, therefore consider supplementing your diet.
As you can see there are many ways in which you can help prevent and improve the onset of leaky gut. It will, however, require a commitment to a healthier lifestyle.
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