Studies are beginning to reveal that
toxic overload contributes to more serious conditions such as autoimmune diseases, inflammatory / rheumatoid arthritis, and even neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Impairment of the highly specific nutrient uptake processes, or compromised GI barrier function, as in «leaky gut syndrome,» can result from a number of causes including: • Low gastric acid production • Chronic maldigestion • Food allergen impact on bowel absorptive surfaces • Bacterial overgrowth or imbalances (dysbiosis) • Pathogenic bacteria, yeast or parasites and related
toxic irritants • The use of NSAIDs and antibiotics Impairment of intestinal functions can
contribute to the development of food allergies, systemic illnesses, autoimmune disease, and
toxic overload from substances that are usually kept in the confines of the bowel for elimination.