8 REASONS YOUR GUT IS INFLAMED (Thread)

I have discussed the importance of gut health numerous times, and for good reason. It is one of the absolute most important factors when it comes to your overall health.

An inflamed gut can contribute to all sorts of issues including autoimmune disease, allergies, GI disorders, depression/anxiety, skin issues and much more. Unfortunately, we are routinely exposed to things that inflame the gut, and cause tons of other issues. Here are 8:

1. Excessive acellular carbs Eating large amounts of acellular carbohydrates like flour and sugar (ones that lack the cell wall), can promote an inflamed gut microbiome. Things like fruit & potatoes have the cell wall intact.

Comparison with ancestral diets suggests dense acellular carbohydrates promote an inflammatory microbiota, and may be the primary dietary cause of leptin resistance and obesity

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A novel hypothesis of obesity is suggested by consideration of diet-related inflammation and evolutionary medicine. T...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/artic...

2. Food additives Additives such as maltodextrin, splenda, carrageenan and many more can all promote gut inflammation. Splenda, for example, promotes the growth of inflammatory guy bacteria.

The Artificial Sweetener Splenda Promotes Gut Proteobacteria, Dysbiosis, and Myeloperoxidase Reactivity in Crohn's Disease-Like Ileitis - PubMed

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Splenda promoted gut Proteobacteria, dysbiosis, and biochemical MPO reactivity in a spontaneous model of (Bacteroidet...

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29554272/

Carageenan, an ingredient commonly found an almond milk, can increase intestinal permeability which contributes to leaky gut.

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Food Additives: To Add Fuel on the Flames!

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Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) develop in genetically predisposed individuals in response to environmental factor...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/artic...

3. Stress Chronic stress increases intestinal permeability which contributes to leaky gut. This allows inflammatory bacteria to enter blood circulation. Stress also deteriorates the GI mucous layer.

Stress Induces Endotoxemia and Low-Grade Inflammation by Increasing Barrier Permeability

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Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of work absence, disability, and mortality worldwide....

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/artic...

4. Gluten Gluten can promote the release of zonulin, which can increase intestinal permeability as well. It can promote the release of histamine can contribute to gut inflammation.

Zonulin, a regulator of epithelial and endothelial barrier functions, and its involvement in chronic inflammatory diseases

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Beside digesting nutrients and absorbing solutes and electrolytes, the intestinal epithelium with its barrier functio...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/artic...

It is important to note that gluten may affect everyone differently. If you tolerate gluten well, then this is most likely not an issue. Unfortunately, in the US at least, glyphosate sprayed on the wheat crops may be the contributing factor to gut issues. Learn more here:

5. Seed oils Seed oils are susceptible to damage from heat. When cooked, they easily oxidize and therefore cause inflammatory byproducts that irritate the gut.

Gut Mucosal Proteins and Bacteriome Are Shaped by the Saturation Index of Dietary Lipids - PubMed

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The dynamics of the tripartite relationship between the host, gut bacteria and diet in the gut is relatively unknown....

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30781503/

6. Circadian rhythm disruption Your circadian rhythm regulates many aspects of your health, gut health being one of them. Disruption in circadian rhythm has been shown to promote growth of inflammatory gut bacteria.

Circadian Disruption Changes Gut Microbiome Taxa and Functional Gene Composition

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Disrupted circadian rhythms and alterations of the gut microbiome composition were proposed to affect host health. Th...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/artic...

Here is more information on the circadian rhythm:

7. Antibiotics Unfortunately antibiotics are prescribed extremely frequently today. They can reduce the diversity and abundance of gut bacteria, and have long term, negative effects on the gut.

Disruption of the Gut Ecosystem by Antibiotics

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The intestinal microbiota is a complex ecosystem consisting of various microorganisms that expands human genetic repe...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/artic...

Tons of new chemicals are being made my different industries every year, without knowing the long term consequences. There are many, but a great example is BPA. BPA can increase harmful gut bacteria while also increasing intestinal permeability.

Gut dysbiosis and impairment of immune system homeostasis in perinatally-exposed mice to Bisphenol A precede obese phenotype development - PubMed

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Epidemiology evidenced the Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in daily consumer products, as an environmental contri...

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29101397/

Other common toxins that can disrupt the gut are triclosan (found in hand sanitizer), glyphosate, and many more.

It is important to note that for most of these things, the poison is in the dose. If you have a perfectly healthy gut, these things in moderation won’t be a huge issue. The problem is, these things are extremely common today, and most people are being exposed far too often.

If you are dealing with major gut or inflammatory issues, it would be wise to avoid these things entirely while you address those issues.

Learn more about the link between your gut and brain here:

Learn more about taking care of your gut here:

PS, If you struggle with gut issues and need help addressing them, DM me “food”!