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Leaky gut?
Hello, I’m hoping to connect with others who may be able to Help with some answers with what I’m dealing with. I have fibromyalgia and am gluten intolerant. I also have eczema that has spread over different parts of my body. My dr prescribed a steroid to help with the eczema, however I am extremely itchy with a rash on arms
Legs torso. Dr thinks it’s all related but I’m not sure
I have had bouts with heart burn s d constipation/diarrhea. I’ve been reading up about leaky gut syndrome and think I have many of
The symptoms. Any tips as to how I can go about this would be appreciated. I’m in the ER now because of severe fatigue feeling faint s d shallow breathing.
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Where did you learn it’s not backed up by science?
Several Sciencewebsites and there are MDs who will vouch that Dr. Gundy's claims and references are bogus. Dr. Khan proved him to be a scam on YouTube
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2 ReactionsLeaky gut by definition is intestinal permeability. Mayo, Harvard, John Hopkins and Cleveland medical institutions all state this. That means the lining of the intestines has broken down allowing bacteria and toxins to leak through the intestinal wall. So it’s real. What is not understood by these medical institutions is how or if this is the cause of diseases.
I agree Dr. Gundry is a scam in terms of trying to sell his products. Foods he believes should be omitted also baffles me. One example is avocados that are highly nutritious. There are others like him who have these 30 minute videos and in the end talk about why you should buy their products. And in my opinion there’s nothing unique about their products that you couldn’t find elsewhere.
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5 ReactionsThis is difficult, becuase he is presenting himself as a successful doctor, but doesn't seem to have any research background. To add to it, the goal of all of his work appears to be to make as much money as possible, using a power conspiracy type formula. While its possible that his conclusions are not completely wrong, using some unproven conclusions that seem to go against rational decisions about what to eat - in an effort that seems to be focused on profit and not truely on the health of an the people he is influencing - seems to indicate that his opinion should be taken with a big grain of salt. There is no requirement for sure to buy any of his products, and people should definitely not stop eating fresh food. Of course you need to carefully design your diet and eat in moderation any food that contains way too much sugar, fat or salt or unheathy ingrediants. In summary, be careful with any health advice, get well informed opinions from real nutritional experts, do your own research always.
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4 ReactionsYes… 🙁
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1 ReactionI don't know about Dr. Gundry, but I do know that a healthy gut is important concerning the issues you are mentioning. Have you tried probiotics. I take them everyday as they provide good bacteria for gut health. It is true that the supplement should also contain prebiotics. The one I use has 10 strains and 60 million CFU's. Not only am I regular, but I feel really good. I will be 70 next year and I started taking probiotics after being on anti biotics for a while. Antibiotics kill all the bacteria in your gut (good and bad). I did my research and now my gut health is wonderful. It won't hurt for you to start taking probiotics. Check with your doctor. Make sure it has multiple strains and at least 40 to 60 million CFU's (colony forming units). God bless.
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2 ReactionsThere’s an excellent book, SUPER GUT by Dr. William Davis, you can get on Amazon. He talks about tests you can order yourself for SIBO or other concerns you may have, foods to include in your diet, prebiotics and probiotics as well as recipes. There are so many illnesses that are triggered by the lack of a healthy gut biome. It’s worth the read.
Dr, Grundy comes off as an authority on everything. I saw one of his ads on line about leaky gut and it took forever for him to come around to tell you that he is trying to peddle a supplement that he has created. Sounds like a real grifter to me! Also, the entire time during his long winded video presentation, he can’t help but tell you all of his accomplishments over and over again. There are so many of these people out there now and you really have to be careful!
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7 ReactionsThe catch phrase that a lot of these so called experts use who try to peddle their ‘magic pills’, or should I say supplements is this: the diet industry or the FDA, or your doctor doesn’t want you to know about what is really causing your ailment or won’t tell you what I’m about to tell you. They prey on those who are looking for a quick fix, and believe me we all are looking for an easier way to be healthy.
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2 Reactions<p>Is there such a thing as a ‘leaky gut?’</p><p>Can high fiber grains, tomato skins, etc create a so called leaky gut?</p>