Tight Junctions (TJ) comprise different proteins that bind to the actin cytoskeleton to provide barrier integrity to our gut lining. Indeed, TJs are key assistance…
Our main interaction with food, pathogens, and inflammatory signals is made through our intestinal barrier. Indeed, our gut epithelium is where the absorption, digestion, transportation…
Innate and adaptive immunity responses often take the spotlight regarding the defense and protection against pathogens. Nevertheless, barrier tissues have proven to store inflammatory memory…
Increased intestinal permeability is the gateway to autoimmune diseases. It has become well-known that intestinal permeability is the third element leading to autoimmune pathogenesis along…
Gluten related diseases are a global phenomenon. The numbers are outstanding; 10% of the global population reports having wheat sensitivity, and 1% is diagnosed with…
Our gastrointestinal tract hosts more than 1000 species of bacteria that work symbiotically with us to promote a balanced immune system, metabolize nutrients, harvest energy,…
Allergies have been around for what it seems like forever. Most of our patients suffer from environmental or seasonal allergy. Most of the patients with…
The food that we eat has an impactful effect on our health. Sometimes symptoms like depression, eczema, mood swings, headaches, digestive problems, joint pain, weight…
What is “Leaky Gut”?
Hyper permeability, more commonly known as leaky gut syndrome is a common problem where there is inflammation in the pore-lining of the gut. The inflammation causes the tight junctions to open more than usual allowing toxins to leak in and out of the GI tract. This aggravates other body systems and in turn, results in systemic body inflammation. Health conditions that have been associated with leaky gut include but are not limited to:
-Rheumatoid Arthritis
-Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
-Brain Fog
-Food Allergies/ Intolerances
-Inflammatory Bowel Disease
-Irritable Bowel Disease
-Joint Problems
-Eczema
-And more
Curated by Dr. Alexander Jimenez Lectins can be a common and hidden source of health problems and weight gain, even if you eat an otherwise…
Gut health is more important than most realize. The gut has been connected to multiple symptoms including but not limited to; joint pain, inflammation, headaches,…
