Oxidative stress ramps up with every birthday, depleting your body's glutathione reserves
A version of this article originally appeared in the March 2019 issue of Allure
Gut leakiness can be treated in these conditions using medications to control the underlying inflammation or infection (or a strict gluten free diet in the case of coeliac disease).(3, 4) Alcohol and certain medications (especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin and ibuprofen) are also gut irritants that can affect the tight junctions between cells in the gut barrier, making them more leaky.(5) This usually causes little harm or symptoms if use is short term or infrequent, however prolonged exposure can lead to inflammation of the bowel and development of ulcers.(5) Whether or not changes in gut barrier function are part of the cause of IBS continues to be debated.(1, 2) Of the small number of studies looking at intestinal barrier dysfunction in IBS patients, most have focused on those with diarrhoea predominant symptoms
Understanding Glutathione: Superior to other antioxidants, glutathione is a natural product synthesized in the body
BPC-157 is studied for promoting angiogenesis and improving blood flow to healing tissue, effectively keeping the construction site fed with oxygen and nutrients
For most people, the potential nutritional yeast dangers are minimal, and it can be safely enjoyed as part of a healthy, well-rounded diet