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Undigested food staying in gut too long, creating toxins leading to disease--have you heard of this?
The phenomenon is known as autointoxication and has its origins in ancient Egyptian civilization as far back as 16th century BC. Sir William Lane in the early 20th century in his treatise published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine (1913) asserted that "autointoxication is the cause of all the chronic diseases of civilization".
Is It Leaky Gut or Leaky Gut Syndrome?
Is this concept of autointoxication a fact or a myth? The proponents argue that slowed gut transit or increased stasis of fecal matter in the colon results in greater putrefaction and production of toxins. These toxins get absorbed and cause chronic illnesses with or without low grade inflammation.
It is difficult to demonstrate such a toxin experimentally especially since such a toxin(s) may not be universally present. It is entirely possible that a multitude of toxins is involved and the disease results from individual susceptibility. Furthermore, there may not be a special toxin, but the disease may be a consequence of some normal product of bacterial putrefaction that is not necessarily absorbed but has a direct action on colonic wall affecting the gut immune cells, endocrine-neuro-immune system and ultimately the entire body system. In addition to all the above unknowns, we cannot exclude the possibility of yet unknown toxin being involved.
So what is the verdict? Is the concept of autointoxication a hard fact or just a myth perpetuated by "quacks" over the centuries. We do not have the perfect answer, atleast not yet. One thing we do know however that having a regular, efficient bowel movement pattern is essential for positive health.
What are your thoughts on autointoxication? Do you or someone you know believe in and practice any methods to counter it? Please share your thoughts.
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