Leaky Gut - Der durchlässige Darm

The intestine is the largest interface between the body and the outside world. Around one ton of nutrients are absorbed through the intestine of an adult per year. At the same time, the intestinal mucosa is an important barrier against harmful substances such as allergens, pathogens and pollutants such as heavy metals, etc. If this barrier function of the intestinal mucosa is disturbed and antigens can flow uncontrolled into the body, one speaks of 'leaky gut' the permeable intestine. More and more studies show that many diseases - from chronic inflammatory bowel diseases to autoimmune diseases and mental illnesses - appear to be related to leaky gut syndrome. This book begins by describing the biomedical processes involved in leaky gut, and then goes on to relate them to associated diseases. Subsequently, who.