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Leaky Gut?

by Kay192, Aug 27, 2008 04:28PM

Tags: leaky gut

Is leaky gut syndrome recognized by gastroenterologists? How is it treated?

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by boron, Aug 28, 2008 08:22AM

There's one absorption test for leaky gut syndrome. Treatment depends on the cause.

by Kay192, Aug 28, 2008 11:12AM

To: boron

Thanks for the info. What is the absorption test called?

by boron, Aug 28, 2008 12:57PM

The standard test for leaky gut syndrome is the mannitol and lactulose test.

I do NOT recommend ordering some online tests.

Leaky gut syndrome is usually a result of some well known disorder like celiac disease or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or Crohn's disease etc.

by Kay192, Aug 29, 2008 07:01PM

To: boron

Thank you so much for the information. Now we can ask our Dr. what he suggests with these tests in mind.

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