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GAPS Diet: What You Need to Know

Explore the GAPS diet, its phases, and potential benefits. Understand the risks and lack of scientific backing behind this restrictive dietary plan.
Leaky gut occurs when your gut barrier becomes compromised, allowing substances to “leak” through. Diarrhea, bloating, brain fog or widespread pain or inflammation are common symptoms of leaky gut.
If you're struggling with gastrointestinal distress and take a spin through social media, you'll likely find "leaky gut syndrome" within a few clicks. For example, the hashtag #leakygut on Instagram ...
You and your microbes, still awake. Source: patat/iStock Your gut is linked to your brain in surprising ways, and you may be losing sleep over it. Research into the gut-brain axis reveals that, ...