Leaky Gut syndrome

[Guest guest]

Good site with excellent explanations about this problem, which many of us implant harmed women have.

Patty

http://www.nutri-notes.com/marapr98_simple.htm#Healing

[Guest guest]

Leaky gut syndrome is not a theory, nor is it a specific disease. My

doctor used a specific test for it, that had to do with the absorption

of mannose, as I recall, and some other sugars, and measuring them in

the blood after ingestion. I actually had a big change in this test

myself after staying on an elimination diet (eliminating foods I am

allergic to, and also caffeine). With my genetic IgA deficiency, I

develop food allergies easily, and yes, I am certain that large

molecules get through the gut lining and cause immune complexes because

for 40 years I have had lupus symptoms and flares in reaction to food

allergies. In fact before the lupus was diagnosed, I treated it

successfully at home as food allergies for a couple of decades. (It is

now in remission after treatment for the immune deficiency with

gammaglobulin was initiated and continued food avoidance.)

I am responding to 's post, but I don't think this is off-topic

since we have so many members on CFGF diets. In celiac disease, as

well as IgA deficiency, the villi of the small bowel become obliterated

and flattened, and there is no doubt there either about the gut

becoming " leaky. " It is an established fact, although not a medical

" diagnosis " --especially for conventional physicians, many of them don't

use this term. But the syndrome exists.

Peace,

Kathy E.

[Guest guest]

Leaky Gut becomes a theory when it is used to explain the Opiate

Effect of gluten/casein proteins on children's brains. The theory

is that the leaky gut allows incompletely broken down proteins to

pass through the gut and on in to the bloodstream to make their way

to the brain. They then attach themselves to receptors and have

similar effects to opiates.... giving Autistic kids that spacey, out

of touch behavior.

> Leaky gut syndrome is not a theory, nor is it a specific disease.

My

> doctor used a specific test for it, that had to do with the

absorption

> of mannose, as I recall, and some other sugars, and measuring them

in

> the blood after ingestion. I actually had a big change in this

test

> myself after staying on an elimination diet (eliminating foods I

am

> allergic to, and also caffeine). With my genetic IgA deficiency,

I

> develop food allergies easily, and yes, I am certain that large

> molecules get through the gut lining and cause immune complexes

because

> for 40 years I have had lupus symptoms and flares in reaction to

food

> allergies. In fact before the lupus was diagnosed, I treated it

> successfully at home as food allergies for a couple of decades.

(It is

> now in remission after treatment for the immune deficiency with

> gammaglobulin was initiated and continued food avoidance.)

>

> I am responding to 's post, but I don't think this is off-

topic

> since we have so many members on CFGF diets. In celiac disease,

as

> well as IgA deficiency, the villi of the small bowel become

obliterated

> and flattened, and there is no doubt there either about the gut

> becoming " leaky. " It is an established fact, although not a

medical

> " diagnosis " --especially for conventional physicians, many of them

don't

> use this term. But the syndrome exists.

>

> Peace,

> Kathy E.

[Guest guest]

Yes, they use mannitol and lactulose and then measure the amount of

each that passed through the intestines. The two things are of

different molecular weight and within a normal degree of permeability

(aka " leakiness) there would be a certain ratio of each. If the

person has a high degree of intestinal permeability then the ratio

changes. Yes, " leaky gut " is what you are going to find it called by

naturopaths and other healthcare practitioners... most MD's, if they

are familiar with it, are going to refer to it as " intestinal

permeability " [high degree of] but some are starting to use the

term " leaky gut " , too. If anyone goes to pubmed they can search

articles and type it in as intestinal permeability or leaky gut and

essential fatty acids and it calls up some articles, and the same for

constipation, or diarrhea. It's definitely a relevant topic because

somewhere recently I read that the high degree of permeability is

becoming more common. If someone has it, it can impact how EFA's are

utilized by the body. Also, any change in the fluid level in the

gut, too much or too little, can bring about constipation, too. It's

also of interest to those who have kids with asthma, allergies, and

skin conditions because the gut, lungs, and skin are all formed from

the same epilethial layer in utero. When there is

inflammation/dysfunction in one, you are more likely (than someone

without the inflammation/dysfunction) to have problems in another one

of those three areas. We also know that the gut is a very big player

in the immune system and in signalling. It sends far more messages

out to the brain than it receives from the brain. It also makes it's

own neurotransmitters, too. So any dysfunction going on in the gut

is an important clue to consider about what else is going on in the

body.

Also I read an article the other day that I think was from England,

where they are finding a much higher rate of celiac than they

previously thought and different, too--asymptomatic celiac, in school

kids. Important to consider if someone has ancestry from

Northwestern Europe.

Also, here is a page that does have some info on " leaky gut " if

anyone's interested:

http://www.enzymestuff.com/conditionleakygut.htm

W

>

>

> I am responding to 's post, but I don't think this is off-topic

> since we have so many members on CFGF diets. In celiac disease, as

> well as IgA deficiency, the villi of the small bowel become

obliterated

> and flattened, and there is no doubt there either about the gut

> becoming " leaky. " It is an established fact, although not a

medical

> " diagnosis " --especially for conventional physicians, many of them

don't

> use this term. But the syndrome exists.

>

> Peace,

> Kathy E.

[Guest guest]

Actually, in the example you gave, leaky gut is the actual condition

that exists-- it is the gluten/casein protein problem as the " cause "

that is the theory. The " cause " of the autism is the theory.

They've found the actual opiates in kids too, so that part is " real " ,

too. It's the proposal that it is a cause of the autistic symptoms

that is the theory. Leaky gut is a real phenomenon, present in more

than just autistic kids.

W

> > Leaky gut syndrome is not a theory, nor is it a specific

disease.

>

[Guest guest]

That is what I attempted to say... guess my wording was confusing.

Pam

> > > Leaky gut syndrome is not a theory, nor is it a specific

> disease.

> >

[Guest guest]

These are graet links Harold. Thanks!

cooky

Cooky and Group,

Go to www.google.com and do a search on this term:

+ " leaky gut syndrome " + " rheumatoid arthritis "

Here excerpts of just two of the thousands of pages:

http://arthritis.about.com/od/diet/a/leakygut.htm

" Some researchers claim that leaky-gut syndrome, or increased

intestinal permeability, is implicated in dozens of diseases. The

syndrome is the result of the wall of the small intestine being

damaged. A healthy intestine allows only nutrients to pass into the

bloodstream. When the intestine is damaged, larger molecules such as

incompletely digested fats, proteins, starches, and even bacteria,

also permeate the intestinal wall...

[Guest guest]

Thank you again, Cooky and Harald! Great information...

>

> Cooky and Group,

>

> Go to www.google.com and do a search on this term:

> + " leaky gut syndrome " + " rheumatoid arthritis "

>

> Here excerpts of just two of the thousands of pages:

>

> http://arthritis.about.com/od/diet/a/leakygut.htm

> " Some researchers claim that leaky-gut syndrome, or increased

> intestinal permeability, is implicated in dozens of diseases. The

> syndrome is the result of the wall of the small intestine being

> damaged. A healthy intestine allows only nutrients to pass into the

> bloodstream. When the intestine is damaged, larger molecules such as

> incompletely digested fats, proteins, starches, and even bacteria,

> also permeate the intestinal wall...

>

> One common prescription for leaky-gut syndrome is an

>

<http://arthritis.about.com/od/diet/a//od/preventionandriskfactors/f/elimination\

diet.htm>elimination

> diet. A series of urine and blood tests is used to assess food

> allergies. Based on the results of the tests, whole categories of

> food such as dairy products or wheat products, are eliminated and

> added back over time as the patient is monitored for reactions.

> Strict elimination diets should be used only under close medical

> supervision, otherwise malnutrition can result... "