How does leaky gut syndrome develop?
Inflammation of the lining of the gut appears to be the root cause of leaky gut syndrome. This inflammation may have many catalysts, including prescription hormones (such as birth control pills and/or hormone replacement therapy) and prescription corticosteroids (such as hydrocortisone); antibiotics; and processed foods and drinks that contain parasites, mold or fungus. Large amounts of refined carbohydrates such as chocolate bars, cookies, soft drinks or white bread; an increased intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which results in a shortage of important enzymes; or an increased usage of caffeine and alcohol may also be involved. As a result of the excessively porous gut wall, harmful microorganisms are able to enter the circulatory system. This in turn can lead to many systemic inflammatory and immune-related symptoms and conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, multiple sclerosis, eczema, Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia, Raynaud’s diseas
