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Is leaky gut syndrome congenital?
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- Lumen
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- Leaky gut
1. Are there people who are naturally prone to leaky gut?
To start with the conclusion, there are people who are 'innately' more susceptible to leaky gut and related diseases in two ways: by being born with specific genetic vulnerabilities or by inheriting damaged gut microbes from their mothers .
① Genetic vulnerability and excessive secretion of 'Zonulin'
The genes (DNA) innate to each person are like a 'Plinko board' that determines how the body reacts to inflammation and toxins.
The genes (DNA) innate to each person are like a 'Plinko board' that determines how the body reacts to inflammation and toxins.
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Not everyone develops the same disease just because they eat plant toxins such as gluten or lectins, but genetically sensitive people overproduce 'zonulin,' a protein that opens tight junctions between intestinal mucosal cells, when exposed to these toxins .
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When the intestinal wall opens in this way, leaky gut occurs, and toxins that leak into the bloodstream manifest as different diseases depending on each individual's genetic weakness (hole), such as causing celiac disease or Type 1 diabetes in some people, and Parkinson's disease or joint pain in others.
② Inherited deficiency of 'Gut Microbiome'
A more frequent and serious 'innate' cause than the problem with the genes themselves is the gut microbiome inherited from the mother at birth.
A more frequent and serious 'innate' cause than the problem with the genes themselves is the gut microbiome inherited from the mother at birth.
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The baby is in the womb in a sterile state, passes through the birth canal, and during the process of breastfeeding, inherits the mother's gut microbiome intact, forming the foundation of its immune and digestive systems.
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If your mother has a history of taking birth control pills, using antibiotics frequently, or having a diet heavy in instant foods, a state of 'intestinal dysbiosis' develops in her gut, where beneficial bacteria are deficient and harmful bacteria prevail.
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Babies born to such mothers start out lacking the 'beneficial bacteria' (guardians) that protect a strong intestinal barrier . As a result, when complementary foods are introduced or proteins such as gluten and casein are consumed, the intestinal barrier fails to properly digest and defend against them, making them susceptible to severe leaky gut syndrome, infant colic, eczema, asthma, food allergies, and even developmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder from infancy onwards.
2. How to self-diagnose leaky gut
Modern medicine lacks a single blood test or laboratory examination capable of perfectly and accurately diagnosing leaky gut or food sensitivities. Therefore, self-diagnosis methods, in which patients observe their symptoms and control their diet to interpret their body's reactions, are considered the most important and reliable means.
① Check the extensive symptom checklist
Leaky gut goes beyond mere abdominal pain; since toxins and undigested proteins leaking from the intestines spread throughout the body via the bloodstream, causing widespread inflammation, it is necessary to check for the complex occurrence of the following 'physical/psychological symptoms'.
Leaky gut goes beyond mere abdominal pain; since toxins and undigested proteins leaking from the intestines spread throughout the body via the bloodstream, causing widespread inflammation, it is necessary to check for the complex occurrence of the following 'physical/psychological symptoms'.
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Digestive symptoms: chronic abdominal bloating, gas, alternating constipation and diarrhea, acid reflux (heartburn)
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Neurological and psychological symptoms: Severe chronic fatigue of unknown cause, brain fog, anxiety, depression, insomnia, mood swings
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Skin and immune/autoimmune symptoms: Eczema, hives, dry skin, joint pain, frequent headaches or migraines, allergies, rhinitis, edema, appetite (sugar/carbohydrate cravings)
② Elimination Diet and Food & Mood Journal
The most reliable self-diagnosis method is to try an 'elimination diet,' in which you completely cut out suspected foods for a certain period.
The most reliable self-diagnosis method is to try an 'elimination diet,' in which you completely cut out suspected foods for a certain period.
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Diagnostic Method: Observe how symptoms disappear after completely eliminating intestinal irritants, such as gluten, grains, dairy products, and plant toxins (oxalic acid, lectins, etc.), for at least several weeks to about three months. Afterward, monitor the body's reaction while reintroducing the relevant foods one by one per week.
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How to keep a diary: Carefully record your mood before meals, your condition immediately after eating, reactions a few hours later, the quality of your sleep that night, and your fatigue and joint condition the next morning. Since food sensitivities can appear immediately after a meal or up to several days later, meticulous record-keeping is the key to identifying the causes of leaky gut.
③ Coca Pulse Test
This is a practical self-diagnosis method devised by immunologist Dr. Arthur Coca, utilizing the principle that when our bodies are exposed to foods that cause allergies or sensitivities (substances that penetrate the intestinal mucosa and stress the immune system), the heart rate (pulse) increases due to a stress response.
This is a practical self-diagnosis method devised by immunologist Dr. Arthur Coca, utilizing the principle that when our bodies are exposed to foods that cause allergies or sensitivities (substances that penetrate the intestinal mucosa and stress the immune system), the heart rate (pulse) increases due to a stress response.
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Start the test on an empty stomach (at least 2 hours after a meal) in a calm and relaxed state.
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Look at the clock and measure your pulse rate for exactly one minute, then record the reference value.
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Take a bite of the food you suspect you are sensitive to, chew slowly, and taste it with your tongue for 30 seconds. (You must hold the food in your mouth without swallowing during this time.)
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Measure the pulse rate again for 1 minute while holding food in your mouth .
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Result Interpretation: If the second pulse rate increased by 6 beats or more above the baseline, it is strong evidence that the body is showing a stress response (sensitivity) to the food .
By combining these pulse tests with an elimination diet, you can accurately identify for yourself which foods cause your intestines to leak and trigger systemic inflammation, allowing you to optimize your diet.
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