Is Leaky Gut Real? Absolutely — and It Could Be Affecting Your Health
Leaky Gut Syndrome—also known as increased intestinal permeability—is a real and increasingly recognised functional wellness issue. For many people, it’s the missing link behind persistent symptoms that haven’t improved despite dietary changes or conventional treatments.
If you’re struggling with fatigue, digestive discomfort, skin issues, or autoimmune conditions, your gut health may be playing a much bigger role than you realise.
What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome?
Your gut lining acts as a protective barrier, allowing nutrients to pass through while keeping harmful substances out. When this lining becomes compromised, toxins, bacteria, and undigested food particles can enter the bloodstream.
This can trigger systemic inflammation and immune activation, which may contribute to a range of chronic health conditions.
Symptoms Commonly Linked to Leaky Gut
Leaky gut has been associated with:
Ongoing bloating, gas, or digestive discomfort
Chronic fatigue or low energy
Skin flare-ups such as eczema or acne
Autoimmune conditions including:
Hashimoto’s Thyroid Disease
Type 1 Diabetes
Multiple Sclerosis
Frequent infections or immune imbalance
What Causes Leaky Gut?
Several lifestyle and environmental factors can weaken the gut lining over time, including:
Diets high in processed and inflammatory foods
Chronic stress and poor sleep
Excessive alcohol consumption
Long-term use of antibiotics or NSAIDs
How to Support Gut Healing Naturally
From a functional wellness perspective, healing the gut means addressing root causes rather than masking symptoms. Supportive strategies may include:
Eating whole, fibre-rich foods to nourish the gut microbiome
Including fermented foods to support beneficial bacteria
Reducing common triggers such as gluten, dairy, and refined sugar
Managing stress through mindfulness, gentle movement, and breathwork
Every gut is different, which is why personalised support is key.
Functional Wellness Support in Subiaco & Online Across Australia
At Pure Body Solutions in Subiaco, I offer face-to-face functional wellness consultations, as well as online gut health consultations Australia-wide.
Using advanced functional testing, I help identify whether leaky gut is contributing to your symptoms and create a personalised, root-cause-focused wellness plan to support long-term healing.
If you’re ready to better understand your gut and take meaningful steps toward improved health, a functional wellness approach may be the next step.