Leaky Gut and Allergy Catch 22

Leaky gut is associated with a surprising number of health concerns including seasonal allergies, autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, migraines, depression, and Alzheimer’s, among others. Athletes and postmenopausal women are also susceptible to impaired intestinal permeability. All too often when they arrive at our clinics, patients have not been tested for leaky gut or associated food sensitivities that serve as a red flag for the presence of increased intestinal permeability.