Leaky Gut Treatment: How Functional Medicine Heals Your Gut from the Inside Out

Leaky gut syndrome is one of the most overlooked contributors to chronic health issues. Whether you’re experiencing bloating, fatigue, inflammation, food sensitivities, skin problems, or autoimmune symptoms, your gut plays a bigger role than you may realize. When the gut lining becomes damaged, toxins and undigested food particles can enter the bloodstream, triggering widespread inflammation and chronic symptoms.

At HealthfullyU, Dr. Brad Montagne specializes in functional medicine treatment for leaky gut, helping patients restore their digestive health and overall well-being. If you feel like something is “off” with your gut but haven’t found solutions through conventional care, functional medicine offers deeper answers and lasting results. With online consultations available anywhere in the USA, professional guidance is just one click away.

What Is Leaky Gut? Understanding the Root of Your Symptoms

Your small intestine is lined with tiny, protective junctions that control what gets absorbed into your bloodstream. In a healthy gut, these junctions allow only beneficial nutrients to pass through.

But when the gut lining becomes damaged or inflamed, the junctions loosen, a condition known as increased intestinal permeability, commonly called leaky gut.

This allows harmful substances to pass through:

  • Bacteria
  • Toxins
  • Undigested food
  • Inflammatory particles

These trigger immune reactions, which can lead to symptoms throughout the body. Know more symptoms.

Common Symptoms of Leaky Gut

Leaky gut doesn’t just affect digestion,it impacts the entire system.

You may experience:

Digestive Symptoms

  • Bloating
  • Gas
  • Constipation or diarrhea
  • Acid reflux
  • Abdominal pain

Systemic Symptoms

  • Fatigue
  • Brain fog
  • Headaches
  • Joint pain
  • Skin issues (eczema, acne, rashes)
  • Hormonal imbalance

Immune Symptoms

  • Food sensitivities
  • Frequent infections
  • Autoimmune flares
  • Inflammation

Leaky gut can also worsen or trigger chronic conditions like Lyme disease, mold toxicity, thyroid disorders, and chronic fatigue.

Functional Medicine: The Most Effective Approach to Leaky Gut Treatment

Unlike conventional medicine, which often focuses only on symptoms, functional medicine looks deeper to identify what’s driving your gut damage.

Dr. Brad Montagne’s approach focuses on:

✔️ Root-cause diagnosis
✔️ Inflammation reduction
✔️ Gut lining repair
✔️ Microbiome balance
✔️ Nutrient absorption improvement
✔️ Immune system support

This creates a foundation for long-term, whole-body healing.

HealthfullyU’s Comprehensive Leaky Gut Treatment Process

Our gut healing program is personalized for each patient based on labs, medical history, lifestyle factors, and symptom patterns. Here’s how we approach repairing your gut from the inside out:

1. Root-Cause Testing & Functional Evaluation

A successful gut-healing plan starts with understanding what caused the leaky gut.

Common triggers include:

  • Chronic inflammation
  • Bacterial imbalance (dysbiosis)
  • Parasites
  • Candida overgrowth
  • Food sensitivities
  • Stress
  • Undiagnosed infections
  • Processed foods
  • Toxins

Functional testing may include:

  • Stool analysis
  • Gut microbiome mapping
  • Food sensitivity testing
  • Inflammatory marker analysis
  • Nutrient absorption tests

These tests help reveal your personal gut imbalances so treatment is targeted, not guesswork.

2. Remove Irritants and Inflammatory Triggers

This step focuses on eliminating what’s damaging the gut, such as:

  • Gluten
  • Dairy
  • Processed foods
  • Sugar
  • Excess alcohol
  • Food chemicals
  • Inflammatory oils
  • Hidden infections

We also address bacterial overgrowth, parasites, or yeast if tests show imbalance.

3. Repair and Rebuild the Gut Lining

This stage focuses on strengthening your intestinal barrier.

Your personalized plan may include:

  • L-glutamine
  • Zinc
  • Collagen
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Anti-inflammatory herbs
  • Mucosal healing nutrients

These support the repair of the intestinal lining and restore tight junctions.

4. Restore the Microbiome

A healthy gut microbiome is crucial for:

  • Digestion
  • Immunity
  • Mood regulation
  • Nutrient absorption
  • Inflammation control

We use:

  • Probiotics
  • Prebiotics
  • Fermented foods
  • Anti-inflammatory nutrition

This restores balance and diversity to your gut bacteria.

5. Replace Missing Digestive Support

Many patients struggle with:

  • Low stomach acid
  • Enzyme deficiency
  • Bile flow problems

We may recommend:

  • Digestive enzymes
  • Betaine HCl
  • Bile support nutrients

Improving digestion helps reduce symptoms and supports gut repair.

6. Reinforce Long-Term Gut Health Through Lifestyle

Gut healing also depends on:

  • Stress reduction
  • Better sleep
  • Hydration
  • Gentle movement
  • Mind-body balance

Lifestyle support is a major part of long-term success.

Why Patients Choose HealthfullyU for Leaky Gut Treatment

✔️ Expertise in functional medicine
✔️ Personalized healing plans
✔️ Advanced gut testing
✔️ Holistic, root-cause based approach
✔️ Focus on long-term restoration (not temporary fixes)
✔️ Online consultations available across the USA
✔️ Guidance from Dr. Brad Montagne, a specialist in chronic illness and gut health

If you’ve been dealing with unexplained symptoms and haven’t found answers, this is the right place to start.

FAQs

1. How long does it take to heal leaky gut?

Most patients begin noticing improvements within 4 to 6 weeks, but full gut healing can take 3  to 6 months depending on the severity.

Yes. It can affect your immune system, hormones, skin, brain function, and energy levels.

Yes. HealthfullyU provides functional medicine consultations online for patients across the USA.

Bone broth, cooked vegetables, healthy fats, fermented foods, and anti-inflammatory herbs support gut healing.

Absolutely. Functional medicine is one of the most comprehensive and successful approaches for restoring gut health and identifying root causes.