As we have already discussed in earlier posts (see Success story: l-glutamine and Seborrheic dermatitis significantly improved by E. coli Nissle probiotic), scientific evidence shows a clear association between skin disorders and gut problems. The most prominent gut issue is the intestinal permeability, also known under the popular name ‘leaky gut syndrome’. It is basically a loosening of the junctions that stop undesired food components from getting through the walls of the intestine directly into the bloodstream. Intestinal permeability causes both systemic and local inflammation, which in turn contributes to skin disease. If you want to heal the skin, you have to heal the gut! Zinc is known to be…
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Success story: l-glutamine
Reproduced from marksdailyapple.com: I dealt with perioral dermatitis for over a year before I fixed it. It is similar to seborrheic dermatitis. It was around my mouth, nose and chin. I went very low carb as you did, thinking I had candida. I think this is what actually made my health in general, far worse. However, I started supplementing with l-glutamine daily on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. I’d wait at least 30 minutes to an hour before eating or drinking anything. L-glutamine is an amino acid that lines our intestines. I’ve talked to Paul Jaminet at perfecthealthdiet.com and he actually told me that l-glutamine is treated…
