Page 13 - Autoimmune diseases

potential causes that can damage these cells

including infections in the gut, lectins – a type of

protein found in certain foods, injury to or

inflammation of the small intestine, alcohol, and

certain pharmaceuticals such as non-steroidal anti-

inflammatory drugs and proton pump inhibitors.

When these cells become damaged, the filter no

longer functions correctly. The filter is designed to

only allow small particles through. When it is

damaged, the spaces between the cells become

significantly larger and now allows large proteins,

bacteria and toxins through. This is called “Leaky

Gut Syndrome.”

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