Leaky gut could allow toxins into the bloodstream, expert warns - foods to prevent this

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The Gut Co, an "unhealthy" gut microbiome can have serious consequences for the body. Your gut microbiome is made up of trillions of bacteria, fungi and other microbes, which play an important role in digestion and keeping the immune system working.

However, he warned that some foods can damage this. Speaking with Express. co. uk, he explained: "The gut can have a huge impact as we age and could have an impact on how long we live for. "If you consume food and drink that leads to an unhealthy gut microbiome, you may cause damage to your overall health. "One specific problem is a leaky gut.

Sas said: "Leaky gut occurs when the intestinal lining wears away, allowing toxins and food to pass into the bloodstream. READ MORE: Cancer: The purple berry shown to slash cancer cell growth by 60 percent within 24 hours"This can cause many health issues and if left untreated, can make you seriously unwell. "Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, arthritis, obesity, and mental illness have all been linked to having leaky gut, and many of these can cut lifespan down. "The worst culprit for causing an unhealthy gut is processed food as it "feeds the bad bacteria in the gut". "If you have too many bad bacteria, they outweigh the good bacteria, and this leads to dysbiosis of the gut," Sas added. "When the gut is in dysbiosis, it can lead to IBS, IDB, coeliac disease, allergies, food intolerances, cardiovascular disease, and obesity, to name a few. "Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women over the age of 65, meaning it can have an incredible impact on lifespan and cause premature death.