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Leaky gut—also known as intestinal permeability—is a condition where the gut lining becomes compromised, allowing toxins, microbes, and undigested food to escape into the bloodstream. This can lead to systemic inflammation, autoimmune reactions, food sensitivities, and even hormone imbalances.
At Patients Medical in NYC, we go beyond generic digestive care. Using advanced testing and natural supplementation, we help repair the gut lining, restore the microbiome, and calm the immune system—treating the root cause, not just symptoms.
Leaky gut occurs when the tight junctions of the small intestine become loose, allowing harmful particles to leak into the bloodstream. It’s often overlooked by conventional medicine, yet linked to:
Functional medicine aims to uncover what’s weakening your intestinal barrier. Common root causes include:
At Patients Medical, we use advanced diagnostics to assess gut health and tailor your supplement plan:
Our programs are tailored to your age, skin type, severity of marks, and test results. Here’s how we address stretch marks naturally and effectively:
An amino acid that fuels intestinal cells and promotes tissue healing.
Helps tighten gut junctions and reduce inflammation.
Supports mucosal repair and calms immune responses.
Soothes gut lining and supports adrenal function.
Herbal mucilaginous agents that coat and protect the intestinal lining.
A postbiotic that feeds colon cells and reduces gut inflammation.
Restore microbial balance—essential for long-term gut healing.
Feed good bacteria and support mucosal health.
Crucial for immune modulation and gut barrier strength.
Customized gut-healing diets (gluten-free, low FODMAP, GAPS-inspired)
Anti-fungal or anti-parasitic herbs if needed
IV nutrient therapy for faster gut lining repair
Acupuncture and stress relief programs
Bioidentical hormones if cortisol or thyroid issues are present
Samantha, age 36, presented with bloating, Hashimoto’s, and skin rashes. Her labs revealed leaky gut, low secretory IgA, and high Candida levels.
We implemented a 12-week protocol including:
Results:
Antibodies dropped by 40%
Yes—when targeted and dosed correctly. We base all plans on lab results and symptoms.
Most protocols last 8–16 weeks. Complex cases may take 6+ months.
Often yes—at least temporarily, especially in autoimmune or severe inflammation cases.
No. Once the gut lining heals and inflammation resolves, we taper or stop many supplements.
Yes—when supervised. We cross-check everything you’re taking.
Yes, we offer pediatric-safe formulations and gut healing plans.
We test to see if they’re helping—or need to be switched to more targeted strains.
They’re not required but are highly effective in advanced or stubborn cases.
Absolutely. We often see symptom clusters improve together with gut repair.
We are out-of-network but provide superbills for reimbursement. Lab testing may be partially covered.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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