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Do you suffer from any of the following symptoms?<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
Digestive Problems<\/strong><\/td>\nMental Health Issues<\/strong><\/td>\nMetabolic And Energy Production<\/strong><\/td>\nPain Disorders<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gas<\/strong>
\nBloating
\nBelching<\/strong>
\nConstipation
\nDiarrhea<\/strong>IBS<\/td>\n		Brain fog<\/strong>
\nAnxiety
\nDepression<\/strong>
\nMood swings
\nPsychosis<\/strong>
\nInsomnia and poor sleep quality<\/td>\n		Fatigue<\/strong>
\nInability to regulate blood sugar
\nInability to lose excess fat or gain muscle mass<\/strong><\/td>\n		Headaches and migraines<\/strong>
\nFibromyalgia
\nJoint and muscle pain<\/strong>
\nArthritis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n
\n\n\n\n\n
Nutrient Deficiencies<\/strong><\/td>\nAllergy And Autoimmunity<\/strong><\/td>\nSkin Problems<\/strong><\/td>\nHormonal And Reproductive Health<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stubborn iron-deficiency anemia that doesn’t respond to iron supplements<\/strong>
\nInability to increase vitamin D
\nLoss of bone mass, leading to osteopenia and osteoporosis<\/strong><\/td>\n		Allergic rhinitis<\/strong>
\nAsthma
\nInflammatory bowel disease<\/strong>
\nHashimoto’s
\nMultiple Sclerosis<\/strong>
\nLupus
\nType 1 diabetes<\/strong><\/td>\n		Eczema<\/strong>
\nHives
\nPsoriasis<\/strong>
\nAcne<\/td>\n		Infertility<\/strong>
\nPainful menstrual symptoms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

These are not an exhaustive list, but if you’re suffering from these health issues, it may be because of inflammation arising from foods. And while inflammation from food might not be the only cause, it can be a key contributor.<\/p>\n

Remember that food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities are typically symptoms of deeper underlying problems. These are neither normal nor healthy. And in many cases, simply avoiding inflammatory foods may not fix the root causes.<\/p>\n

Here are a few common dysfunctions that contribute to food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities:<\/p>\n

1. Intestinal Permeability (a.k.a. Leaky Gut)<\/h2>\n

A leaky gut is when undigested food particles can pass your intestinal tract and enter your bloodstream.\u00a0 It means you’ve got holes in your gut.\u00a0 The gut lining (mucosal barrier) consists of a single cell layer and the mucus covering it. The barrier separates the gut immune system and the gut content. Between the gut lining cells are proteins that zip the cells together, such as tight junctions, desmosomes, and adherens junctions.<\/p>\n

Your gut lining is naturally permeable to allow the absorption of some nutrients. Substances and nutrients can get transported between the cells or across the cells.<\/p>\n

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How To Know If You Have Intestinal Permeability<\/h3>\n
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  1. You have some symptoms or health issues listed at the beginning of this article.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. One of the following lab tests that may indicate intestinal permeability<\/span><\/span>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n