Intestinal permeability occurs when holes develop in the intestinal barrier, often due to damage caused by: Adrenal fatigue Alcohol Capsaicin (in spicy peppers) Dental infections Dysbiosis Enzyme deficiencies Food sensitivities Gluten Gut infections Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Nutrient depletions Psychological stress Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) Sinus infections Strenuous exercise Stress Surgery or trauma Toxins These holes in the intestinal lining allow for toxins and food particles to leak into the bloodstream, and the body labels these molecules as foreign invaders
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Education initiatives aimed at promoting understanding of type 2 diabetes and obesity, combined with successful outcomes from GLP-1 therapies, are leading to higher prescription rates