Stating that permeable bowel syndrome, which has been frequently mentioned recently, has been cited as one of the biggest causes underlying autoimmune diseases, Specialist Dietitian and Specialist Clinical Psychologist Merve Öz said that many factors, from nutritional errors to unnecessary drugs, especially stress, antibiotics, antidepressants, to pathogens such as bacteria and/or viruses, affect intestinal permeability and pave the way for diseases.

Leaky gut, commonly known as permeable bowel syndrome, is a digestive problem that occurs for different reasons. Under normal conditions, the tight ligaments found in the intestine only allow the passage of digested foods, minerals, and vitamins. If there is an opening in these tight ligaments, the condition described as permeable bowel syndrome emerges. Yeditepe University Hospitals Specialist Dietitian and Specialist Clinical Psychologist Merve Öz said that with the opening of these tight ties, unwanted substances such as toxins, microbes, and undigested food pieces are allowed to pass. It creates the problem that the immune system, which does not recognize these substances entering the bloodstream, attacks these substances.

These Must Not Be Overlooked

In light of scientific studies conducted in recent years, Specialist Dietitian and Specialist Clinical Psychologist Merve Öz pointed out that one of the biggest causes of autoimmune diseases may be permeable bowel syndrome. "Today, it is discussed that the origin of allergies, asthma, autism, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression/anxiety, eczema, Hashimoto’s thyroid, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, urticaria, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular diseases may be related to this syndrome. Therefore, it is important not to miss the permeable bowel syndrome in order to treat these diseases."

She continued, "In 450 BC, Hippocrates said that all diseases begin in the intestine, while the intestine is sick, and the rest of the body is sick. Today, the intestines are considered to be the second brain." Dietitian and Specialist Clinical Psychologist Merve Öz continued as follows:

"Our gut contains both beneficial and harmful bacteria. With a good diet, the number of beneficial bacteria in the intestine increases. When you eat unhealthily, the number of bad bacteria increases, as well as the number of beneficial bacteria decreases. The stronger the gut flora, the new name of the gut microbiota, and the stronger the fight against fatigue, stress, and harmful bacteria. An imbalance in the gut microbiota causes a decrease in immunity, while it is also associated with various neurological or psychological problems such as obesity, allergies, behavioral disorders, anxiety, and depression."

Permeable Bowel Syndrome Can Prepare the Ground for Autoimmune Diseases

Emphasizing that permeable bowel syndrome can pave the way for autoimmune diseases, Specialist Dietitian Merve Öz explained that stress, environmental toxins, nutritional errors, antibiotics, antidepressants, unnecessary drugs, and pathogens such as bacteria and/or viruses are among the factors that can cause intestinal permeability.

Natural Nutrition Essential for Treatment

Underlining that permeable bowel syndrome is a treatable disease and that the causes that cause the disease should be identified and eliminated first, Specialist Dietitian Merve Öz provided the following information:

"Natural nutrition is very important in the treatment of permeable bowel syndrome. Unnatural foods can be exposed to excess pesticides, heavy metals, and similar harmful components, and have the potential to damage the intestinal wall. Since about 8-10 hours of boiled bone and broth will contain glutamine, lysine, and glycine, it will help to repair the ligaments. Fermented vegetables, that is, home pickles, are important in terms of increasing the richness of the gut microbiota and forming a protective wall. In the absence of lactose intolerance, fermented dairy products also help repair the intestinal mucosa and permeable intestine. Omega 3 fatty acids play an important role in intestinal repair. It can perform the repair of glutamine, glycine, lysine, proline, intestinal barrier."

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