To understand leaky gut, you need to understand the gut’s delicate inner lining. This special barrier is strong, but ultra-thin. In fact, it is only one cell layer thick. “Good” digestive bacteria ...

Leaky gut may be a buzzword, but scientists have studied it for several decades. It’s all about how the wall of your intestines absorbs food molecules. Your gut has a barrier consisting of epithelial ...

Gut health is certainly having a moment right now – and rightly so. Now, more than ever, we’re aware of what we’re putting in our system, what’s good for us and what will be beneficial in the long run ...

Gut health: you’re either someone who’s considering what probiotic to buy next, or, you’ve got zero clue about the state of play in one of your body’s most important microbiomes. Our gut health ...

Leaky gut syndrome, though not universally recognized as a standalone medical condition, continues to gain attention due to its potential role in disrupting overall health. Scientifically referred to ...

If bloating, gas or digestive discomfort keeps bothering you, your food choices may be to blame. A gastroenterologist ...

Your GI tract houses trillions (yes, with a T) of microbes: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and more. The swarm of microscopic critters living in your intestines makes up the gut microbiome and influences ...

In a study, patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, or IBS-D, who went on a low FODMAP diet saw an improvement of colonic barrier dysfunction, commonly known as “leaky gut.” The results, ...

Alcohol binge increases intestinal permeability by activating intestinal epithelial CB1R-ERK1/2 signalling with subsequently reduced differentiation and downregulation of tight junctions (left).

You may have come across the term leaky gut — also known as increased intestinal permeability — and wondered what it is and if it’s real. The answer is not simple. Digestion of the food we eat begins ...

Leaky gut syndrome describes a weakness in your intestinal barrier that may allow toxins to enter your bloodstream. This may cause hives and other skin problems in some people. Dietary changes may ...