12: The Top Causes of Leaky Gut and How You Can Treat It | Dr. Amber Krogsrud, ND

Digestive problems can wreak havoc in the entire body, leading to chronic ailments including autoimmune disease, fatigue, mood disorders, cancer, dementia, and more. Join me as I speak with Dr. Amber Krosgrud, ND, to discuss the topic of a “leaky gut,” as well as some practical action steps to take to improve and optimize our digestive health.

What you'll learn from this episode:

• What is leaky gut & how do you test for it?
• What are the top causes of leaky gut?
• The optimal nutrition for a leaky gut
• Supplements to help improve a leaky gut
• & Much more!

Resources:

• Dr. Amber Krosgrud, ND | Website
• Dr. Amber Krosgrud, ND | Instagram
• Leaky Gut Content on WellnStrong
• Almond Cow Milk Maker

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Chapters

• 2:16 What is leaky gut?
• 4:00 Causes of leaky gut
• 6:00 The impact of medication & antibiotics on gut health
• 6:36 Symptoms of leaky gut
• 9:20 How can we test for a leaky gut?
• 13:20 The 5Rs to healing a leaky gut
• 16:59 What is the most optimal diet for someone with leaky gut?
• 18:54 Dr. Amber's thoughts on gluten consumption
• 21:54 The importance of bone broth
• 22:43 The GAPS diet
• 24:48 The long-term consequences of an unmanaged leaky gut
• 27:33 The link between gut health & mental health
• 29:24 Fasting for leaky gut
• 30:46 Dr. Amber's thoughts on long-term fasting for women
• 32:35 Easy steps to take to address a leaky gut