When it comes to treating PCOS, dietary changes can play a sizable role. In this episode, we’ll be taking a closer look at leaky gut, also known as increased intestinal permeability. We examine its causes, the recent boom in research studying the topic, how it can trigger chronic health conditions like PCOS, and some new findings on how to treat it. Listening in you’ll learn about the effect that inflammation and changes in your gut flora can have on your overall health. We consider the benefits of dietary changes and fecal transplants as well as the effect that leaky gut can have on your hormones and menstrual cycle. Dr. Malhotra also unpacks a recent study done on PCOS rats and what its findings suggest for the treatment of PCOS and gastrointestinal problems in humans. Join us today for an informative discussion on leaky gut, its effects, how to treat it, and much more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• How a dysfunctional gastrointestinal system can affect your overall health.
• A definition of leaky gut: an unhealthy gut lining that allows partially digested foods and toxins to penetrate the tissue beneath.
• How leaky gut can trigger inflammation and cause changes in your gut flora.
• The surge in recent research studying the effect that inflammation and a modification of the intestinal bacteria can have on overall health.
• How diet changes can be used to treat leaky gut.
• A breakdown of a study done on PCOS rats.
• The findings of this study and the subsequent recommendations for treating PCOS.
• Why diversity of bacteria in the gut is so important.
• How Dr. Malhotra uses her unique COPE methodology to treat leaky gut.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Minni Malhotra Email

Anchor Wellness Center

The Institute of Functional Medicine