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Gut feeling

Question:

I’ve read that maintaining a healthy gut and eating foods that strengthen the gut lining can help to manage autoimmune conditions. What role does the gut lining play in this?

Answer:

If you were to believe the internet, numerous problems are linked to so-called leaky-gut syndrome. Everything from bloating, cramps and gas to fatigue, food sensitivities, joint pain, skin problems

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