The Hidden Causes of Leaky Gut: What’s Really Hurting Your Gut
Leaky gut doesn’t just happen overnight—it’s often the result of everyday habits that slowly break down the gut lining. If you’re experiencing digestive issues, bloating, or fatigue, one or more of these key causes could be at play:
1. Processed Foods
Processed foods are full of refined sugars, artificial ingredients, and unhealthy fats that irritate the gut lining and disrupt your microbiome. They create an environment where harmful bacteria thrive, making your gut more vulnerable to damage.
2. Chronic Stress
Stress doesn’t just affect your mind—it impacts your gut too. When you’re constantly stressed, your body prioritizes survival over digestion, weakening the gut’s defenses and allowing harmful substances to leak through the intestinal barrier.
3. Infections
Infections like H. pylori or an overgrowth of harmful bacteria and yeast can inflame the gut, leading to increased permeability. Left unchecked, these infections create the perfect storm for leaky gut.
4. Medications
Certain medications—like NSAIDs, antibiotics, and steroids—can weaken your gut lining over time. While often necessary, long-term use can disrupt your microbiome and make your gut more susceptible to damage.
Want to Learn More?
These are just a few of the common causes of leaky gut, but there’s more to uncover. For a deeper dive into how these factors damage your gut and what you can do about it, check out my Gut Health Training Video where I cover the full picture and offer solutions to start healing today.
Stay Tuned for next week when we explore the symptoms of Leaky GUT you are likely ignoring.