Leaky Gut

What May Cause Leaky Gut?

Inflammation, Leaky Gut /

As we discussed in a previous post, symptoms of leaky gut, or increased intestinal permeability, are linked to various health conditions. However, what leads to leaky gut? The mystery behind leaky gut persisted until 2000 when researchers discovered a human protein called zonulin. Zonulin plays a crucial role in controlling intestinal tight junction proteins, which, […]

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Does Leaky Gut really exist?  Exploring the Scientific Basis

Autoimmune Disorders, Inflammation, Leaky Gut /

Intestinal permeability, commonly known as “Leaky Gut,” refers to the condition where the intestinal barrier becomes compromised. This compromise permits microbes, their metabolites, toxins, and various other substances from the gut to traverse the barrier and gain entry into the body. Upon entering the bloodstream or reaching other organs and tissues, these antigens have the

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