TOO much exercise causes a leaky gut and increases health risks, research shows

GaleHawkins

dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4484680/Intense-exercise-causes-leaky-gut-risk-illness.html

This does not seem to be a new subject. Autoimmunity and the Gut
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4036413/

The Blood-Brain Barrier: Connecting the Gut and the Brain
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2553040/

With autoimmune diseases being associated with permeability of the gut and neurological diseases associated with permeability of the blood brain barrier (BBB) and both issues being related this needs more research in my view.

How to Repair a Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier
optimallivingdynamics.com/blog/how-to-repair-a-leaky-blood-brain-barrier-ways-heal-fix-supplements-mental-health-neuroinflammation-treatments-causes-gaba-injury-hyperpermeability
It seems some of the ways to resolve a leaking gut may help fix a leaking BBB, Protecting both from leaking is very important.

NorthCascades

I'm sure the Daily Mail did a great job of summarizing the research accurately.

Since you're posting this (no doubt to inform us), can you share with us how to know how much is too much?

Chef_Barbell

Oh well. I'll wear a pad for my leaky gut.

heiliskrimsli

I know when I want reliable science reporting, my first stop is the Daily Fail.

NorthCascades

NorthCascades wrote: »

I'm sure the Daily Mail did a great job of summarizing the research accurately.

I wasn't disappointed. There's a headline, and then some bullet points to scare you, implying that exercise can cause obesity and diabetes.

janejellyroll

The Daily Mail, my go-to for reliable health and fitness information.

rileysowner

I always thought leaky gut was a bogus diagnosis with no scientific support.

cwolfman13

Leaky gut is a hypothetical condition that only really exists in the minds of alternative medicine folks...

janejellyroll

cwolfman13 wrote: »

Leaky gut is a hypothetical condition that only really exists in the minds of alternative medicine folks...

It fits well with the "alternative news" approach of the Daily Mail then.

Need2Exerc1se

IDK about leaky gut (??) but it's no secret that too much exercise can cause health problems. So, best not to do too much.

"Too much" in relation to anything should be a clue that you may experience a negative outcome. If not, how/why would it be "too much"?

Emily3907

And I always thought laxatives were the culprit of the leaky gut.

Geocitiesuser

Well, no more exercise for me then

PikaJoyJoy

Do you actually read these things at all or just see something in the title and post it?

GaleHawkins wrote: »

dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4484680/Intense-exercise-causes-leaky-gut-risk-illness.html

- this study seems to be faulty in that they were measuring sucralose which means it's not necessarily exercise but this that is causing the issue. Sucralose is an artificial sweetner and so this is more an environmental factor (as it has been found in natural water) - not exercise.

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This does not seem to be a new subject. Autoimmunity and the Gut
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4036413/

- This study details no connection to exercise/exertion. It speaks of triggers but says nothing specifically about exercise.

"Abstract: In this review, triggers of autoimmunity are examined, principally environmental. The number of possible environmental triggers is vast and includes chemicals, bacteria, viruses, and molds."

"Conclusion: Factors such as genetics, the environment, infections, and the gut microbiota all play a role in the mediation of autoimmune disorders."

"...It is clear that the gut microbiota has a profound and long-term effect starting at birth on the host immune system. It is also evident that it plays a significant role in autoimmune diseases both inside and outside the gut. There are still questions that remain to be answered: does the immune system shape the gut microbiota or vice-versa? This complex and dynamic symbiosis needs further elucidation and may help in determining the outcome of autoimmune diseases in patients. "

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The Blood-Brain Barrier: Connecting the Gut and the Brain
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2553040/

With autoimmune diseases being associated with permeability of the gut and neurological diseases associated with permeability of the blood brain barrier (BBB) and both issues being related this needs more research in my view.

- Again, doesn't prove the point you're trying to make that exercise does more than harm than good.

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How to Repair a Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier
optimallivingdynamics.com/blog/how-to-repair-a-leaky-blood-brain-barrier-ways-heal-fix-supplements-mental-health-neuroinflammation-treatments-causes-gaba-injury-hyperpermeability
It seems some of the ways to resolve a leaking gut may help fix a leaking BBB, Protecting both from leaking is very important.

- Not one study is linked and they are trying to sell a product. Do I REALLY need to say more?

WakkoW

Alternate headline?

North Americans have the Healthiest Guts in the World

VintageFeline

Daily Mail have new "eat this magical thing and lose weight!" article at least once a day.

This week they've had one about ACV helping weight loss and stress in pets. Not even joking.

They can't even report actual news factually let alone science reporting.

AnvilHead

I imagine too much exercise probably could be correlated with all kinds of other imaginary, made-up diagnoses too. You can correlate anything with anything if you cherry-pick your stats and manipulate the variables enough.

In other news, the per capita consumption of cheese is correlated with the revenue generated by golf courses. True fact based upon the statistics:

extra_medium

Emily3907 wrote: »

And I always thought laxatives were the culprit of the leaky gut.

That's leaky butt. Which only differs from leaky gut in that it is a real problem.

SideSteel

Leaky gut is not an actual medical condition.

Please see here:

https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/leaky-bowel/

PikaJoyJoy

SideSteel wrote: »

Leaky gut is not an actual medical condition.

Please see here:

https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/leaky-bowel/

L1zardQueen

https://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/fad.html

http://www.badgut.org/information-centre/a-z-digestive-topics/leaky-gut-syndrome/