| Leaky gut syndrome is characterized by the | | | | ingested minerals into the body for their utilization. In |
| increased permeability of the gut in response to | | | | a similar way, very long periods of inflammation can |
| excessive irritation and inflammation of the intestinal | | | | also prevent the absorption of vitamins and essential |
| walls. Because this increased permeability leads to the | | | | amino acids, leading to other types of nutritional |
| improper functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, it | | | | deficiencies. |
| can have a tremendous impact on several body | | | | •Liver toxicity: The liver is responsible for |
| processes, and is an underlying factor in the | | | | helping to keep bowel clean so that nutrients can be |
| development of most food allergies and autoimmune | | | | more efficiently absorbed and utilized by the body. |
| diseases. | | | | When the bowel becomes overloaded with toxins, a |
| Although leaky gut syndrome has become | | | | tremendous burden is placed on the liver and can |
| increasingly common and can be effectively treated | | | | decrease its ability to work efficiently. |
| through colostrum supplementation, physicians often | | | | •Food allergies: Because increased gut |
| overlook the disorder when diagnosing and treating | | | | permeability allows the absorption of proteins before |
| the symptoms associated with it. | | | | they are completely broken down in the GI tract, |
| Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract increases its | | | | some proteins passing through the intestinal wall and |
| permeability through the formation of large spaces, | | | | into the bloodstream are not recognized by the |
| or gaps, between the cells lining the intestinal walls. | | | | immune system, and are quickly and actively treated |
| Whereas larger molecules entering a healthy gut are | | | | as invaders. Antibody production begins, and proteins |
| broken down into increasingly smaller pieces before | | | | from foods that were previously harmless begin to |
| passing into the body, in people with leaky gut | | | | trigger allergic responses that can damage body |
| syndrome these molecules can pass through the | | | | tissues. |
| intestinal walls before these assimilation processes are | | | | •Beyond allergies - Autoimmune disorders: |
| complete. | | | | Leaky gut syndrome is a precursor to almost all |
| Bacteria, fungi, viruses, and toxins can also pass | | | | autoimmune disorders, in which the immune system |
| through a leaky gut, allowing them to enter the blood | | | | actively attacks the body itself through runaway |
| stream and gain direct access organs and tissues | | | | autoimmune responses that can cause extensive |
| throughout the body. Some of the most common | | | | damage to body tissues. |
| health problems associated with leaky gut syndrome | | | | The biologically active components in colostrum are |
| are listed below: | | | | extremely effective in treating leaky gut syndrome, |
| •Weakened immune system: Leaky gut | | | | strengthening the immune system, and repairing |
| syndrome weakens the immune system by reducing | | | | tissues damaged by autoimmune disorders. Colostrum |
| its ability to ward off pathogens at their point of | | | | supplementation repairs damaged tissue and seals the |
| entry-the GI tract. Inflammation of intestinal walls | | | | mucous layer of the intestines, making them |
| damages the protective coating surrounding | | | | impermeable to large molecules and microorganisms |
| immunoglobulin antibodies that are normally present in | | | | and preventing the onset or further development of |
| a healthy gut, rendering them inactive and removing | | | | disease. |
| an important line of defense. | | | | In addition, growth factors contained in bovine |
| •Nutritional deficiencies: In order to be | | | | colostrum can have an anti-inflammatory effect |
| transported into body where they are needed, | | | | throughout the body, making colostrum important in |
| minerals rely on carrier proteins that reside in the gut. | | | | the initial treatment of leaky gut syndrome and |
| These carrier proteins are also damaged by | | | | relieving the painful symptoms of many autoimmune |
| inflammation, making them unable to transport | | | | diseases. |