Zonulin test(blood) Zonulin is a protein that regulates the tight junctions of the intestines. As the number goes up, it is likely that there is more leaky gut. I use both the IgG antibody testing and the Zonulin blood test. They give you clues, not definitive answers, but they are eas...
Leaky gut and leaky brain often occur at the same time. This is not surprising if you consider the connection between your gut and your brain. The proteins occludin and zonulin can both lead to gut and blood-brain barrier permeability. If you have antibodies against these two proteins, it m...
An association of autoimmune diseases and leaky gut has emerged as a critical situation wherein the leakage of pathogens into the body system results in autoimmunity [6]. As such, maintenance of the healthy gut goes a long way in preventing autoimmune diseases. This review focuses on the ...
Our story is unique to us, so results obviously may vary from person to person My history with this disease state began 19 years ago, and until recently I had been fighting many battles, but ultimately, was losing the war. The cost, in terms of all those things that we associate with ...
An association of autoimmune diseases and leaky gut has emerged as a critical situation wherein the leakage of pathogens into the body system results in autoimmunity [6]. As such, maintenance of the healthy gut goes a long way in preventing autoimmune diseases. This review focuses on the ...