The gut mucosa protects the body from outside invaders like food proteins & bacterial pathogens. Learn how to protect damage from occurring in the first place! Specific product recommendations and more.

1. CAUSES OF DAMAGE TO THE
GUT LINING
By Dr. Alex Rinehart, DC, MS, CNS
https://info.dralexrinehart.com/articles/heal-gut-lining-and-manage-leaky-gut-
naturally

2. The gut mucosa blocks
bacteria & proteins from
interaction with the gut
lining.
Protecting the mucosa is
critical for balanced
immune health.

3. • NSAIDs (ibuprofen, acetaminophen)
• High intake of grains, legumes, nuts
• Alcohol, coffee, cigarettes.
• High sugar diet
• Dairy, wheat, other difficult-to-digest foods.
• Glyphosphate residue (“Roundup” ingredient) from agricultural
products.
Causes of Damage to the Gut Mucosa

4. • Allergy, sensitivity, and intolerances
• Not just an issue with gluten or casein. Many proteins and
metabolites from wheat & dairy can be reactive.
• Intolerant foods are difficult to digest – put strain on digestive system.
• Overeating intolerant foods can decrease enzyme secretions & can increase
sensitivity to other foods – INDEPENDENT of an immune reaction. Ex. Lactose
• Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) is a recognized clinical entity.
Wheat and Dairy

5. Prevent Gut
Damage in the First
Place
Grain-free and dairy free diet to help the gut
rest.
Diverse grains & some cheese can be healthy
in the future – best to calm inflammation &
heal the gut mucosa first!
Use digestive enzymes like Gluten Manager &
Intolerance Complex when eating out.
Consider NSAID alternatives – ex./ Curcumin
Cut out alcohol, coffee, & cigarettes while
healing.
Address allergies, infections, SIBO, dysbiosis

6. Get nutrition tips from Dr. Alexander Rinehart
DR. ALEXANDER
RINEHART, DC, CNS
Owner, DrAlexRinehart.com
• See full 20-page guide on:
Healing the Gut Lining &
Managing Leaky Gut
• My 7 core strategies for
healing the gut mucosa
naturally.
• Extended discussion, article
references & specific product
recommendations