Leaky gut is the root cause of autoimmune diseases.

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Gut health is key to autoimmune disease and experts say that leaky gut is the root cause of autoimmune diseases. Leaky gut leads to leaky brain and symptoms of leaky gut can manifest in anxiety, depression, insomnia, food sensitivities, migraine headaches, acne, rosacea and more.


What causes leaky gut?

  • Ibuprofen use
  • SIBO
  • Parasites
  • Yeast
  • Candida
  • Mycotoxins
  • h. pylori
  • Low stomach acid
  • Radiation
  • Chemotherapy
  • Alcohol
  • Crohn's disease
  • Colitis
  • Foods you are sensitive to but you eat them anyway. 

Gut health is important for oral health. We know that people with low thyroid have digestive issues and Hashimoto's is rooted in leaky gut. We also know that low thyroid function has a direct connection to the deterioration of oral health.

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