Leaky gut syndrome is known medically as increased intestinal permeability. It is a condition affecting the intestines that can cause various adverse reactions throughout the body. People with leaky gut may experience abdominal pain, bloating, and food allergies.
In addition, they may develop other conditions such as Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, IBS, or chronic fatigue syndrome. Leaky gut can also be at the root of inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, allergies, and eczema. At the Health and Vitality Center, a leading center for Functional Medicine in Los Angeles, Dr. Shiva Lalezar is an expert in treating Leaky Gut Syndrome.
Your intestines are lined with cells that form a barrier to ensure only properly digested proteins, fats, and starches permeate the barrier and pass into your bloodstream. Normally, the spaces between these cells are tightly sealed to prevent toxins and bad bacteria from entering the blood. When these bonds loosen, undigested food particles and larger molecules escape into the bloodstream and travel through the body. This triggers the immune system to attack these cells, leading to inflammation and irritation throughout the body.
One of the main causes of the leaky gut syndrome is heavy metal toxicity. Chronic stress, a poor diet filled with processed foods and refined sugars, infections and parasites, and some medications are all possible triggers for leaky gut.
How Is Leaky Gut Diagnosed?
Dr. Lalezar uses a blood test offered by Cyrex Laboratory. This test screens for multiple antibodies that indicate you have elevated Intestinal Permeability.
How Is Leaky Gut Treated?
If you are diagnosed with a leaky gut, Dr. Lalezar will place you on a treatment protocol to heal the gut lining. This protocol may entail IV infusion therapy, allergy elimination diet, chelation therapy, candida cleanses, and targeted nutritional supplements.
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Dr. Shiva Lalezar will treat the underlying causes of your leaky gut. She employs an integrative approach, combining the best conventional therapies with the latest techniques and treatments in Functional Medicine for optimal results.
Call the Health & Vitality Center at 310-477-1166 or click here to schedule an appointment. We are one of the leading Functional Medicine centers in Los Angeles.