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What you should know about depression and digestive complaints<\/h2>\n

Depression is a mood disorder that manifests as a persistent feeling of sadness and loss. These feelings may be temporary as a result of a particular event or may persist. Older people and people with chronic illnesses are more often depressed. A severe depressive disorder was previously referred to as clinical depression. The emotions associated with depression affect the body, but conversely, physical conditions and nutritional deficiencies have a major influence on the brain. Below, only the points concerning the relationship between mood changes, the intestinal wall, gut flora and nutrition are discussed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

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\"ChronicCauses of a leaky gut
\n<\/b>One of the factors that influences depression in relation to intestinal disorders is a leaky gut. The intestinal wall can become damaged for various reasons, which may lead to reduced absorption of food and minerals, allow harmful substances, antigens and bacterial toxins to enter, and increase the risk of food allergies. Causes of a leaky gut may include:
\n<\/span>– Inflammation of the intestinal wall
\n– A bacterial infection
\n– Giardia lamblia
\n– Gluten intolerance
\n– Acute pancreatitis
\n– Chemical food additives
\n– Allergies
\n– Non-alcoholic liver disorders<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

Testing for depression and digestive complaints<\/h2>\n

For depressive symptoms, stool testing through Darmklachten.nl may help. See our recommended test packages and individual modules below.<\/p>\n

Additional blood tests<\/span>
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For depressive symptoms, in addition to stool testing, it is advisable to also have blood tests carried out for the following parameters:<\/p>\n