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Leaky gut: 5 dietary changes to heal the condition
Leaky gut allows bacteria and toxins to move through intestinal wall which could cause various gut issues. Here are 5 dietary changes suggested by dietician Manpreet Kalra.
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Leaky gut is a condition where bacteria and toxins are able to move through intestinal wall. These toxins may lead to gut inflammation and can result in various diseases. Some of the symptoms of a leaky gut include a burning sensation in gut, diarrhea, gas and bloating, and painful indigestion. Excessive dairy intake, alcohol intake, eating gluten, sugar or processed foods can cause leaky gut. Here are some dietary changes suggested by dietician Manpreet Kalra to improve the condition.(Twitter/mymycolab_llc)
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1. Include potassium rich foods like banana in your diet to get relief from the symptoms of leaky gut as it stimulates contraction that help gut to digest food.(Pixabay)
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2. Probiotics and pre-biotics must be added to your diet to improves healthy gut microbiota.(Unsplash)
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3. Zinc-rich foods like pumpkin seeds, chia seeds must be part of your diet when you have leaky gut as it tightens the gut.(Pixabay)
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4. Another addition that you can make to your diet is magnesium-rich foods like cashews and almonds that will improve inflammation of the gut.(Unsplash)
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