What is Leaky Gut Syndrome?

Leaky gut syndrome is where the gut (GI tract) becomes inflamed and overly porous, which means that food particles are being leaked from the gut into the body, where they are absorbed by the blood stream. The minerals and particles that are being absorbed are not yet ready to be absorbed into the blood, as they have not completed their proper digestion phases. This can cause a host of problems, including immune system problems. A leaky gut can lead to chronic illness, such as chronic fatigue syndrome and asthma.