Leaky Gut Syndrome - Glossary

Glossary

Amebiasis: A parasitic infection of the gut with the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica.

Candida: A fungal infection typically on the skin or mucus membranes caused by the yeast candida.

Celiac Disease: A disease caused by an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.

Crohn's Disease: A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract.

Fibromyalgia: A rheumatic condition characterized by musculoskeletal pain, stiff joints and localized tenderness.

FODMAP: Acronym for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols.

Giardiasis: An intestinal infection caused by a giardia parasite.

Gliadin: It is a protein that is a component of gluten.

Glutamine: It is an amino acid, which are the building blocks of proteins.


Gluten: It is a family of proteins found predominantly in wheat, barley and rye.

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, it is an autoimmune disease, discovered by Hashimoto, which often leads to hypothyroidism.

Multiple Sclerosis: It is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys the protective covering of nerves.

Norovirus: A virus causing gastroenteritis, which is characterized by diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain.

Probiotics: An health supplement containing bacteria that are good for the gut.

Salmonellosis: An infection with salmonella bacteria, commonly caused by contaminated food or water.

Sepsis: A life-threatening complication of an infection.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: An autoimmune disease characterized by fatigue, joint pain and a butterfly rash on the cheeks.

Zonulin: A protein that modulates the permeability of tight junctions located in the gut wall.

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