Leaky gut has 2 major negative impacts: the digestive lining of the body is compromised and the normal absorption of foods is impaired. Nutritional deficiencies could arise as a consequence of the damaged villi in the small intestine that are responsible for absorbing the foods.

Long Term Health Issues of Leaky Gut Syndrome

If left unrepaired, increased permeability may cause conditions such as:

• Celiac disease
• Crohn’s disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Arthritis
• Eczema
• Asthma
• Chronic fatigue