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Leaky gut (intestinal hyperpermeability) is when the single-cell lining of the gut and its tight junction “zippers” loosen, allowing partially digested food, bacterial fragments, and inflammatory compounds to pass into the bloodstream and drive systemic inflammation. Common causes include chronic stress (which directly raises intestinal permeability), dysbiosis (imbalanced gut microbes), infections, low stomach acid, medications, inflammatory foods (ultra‑processed foods, refined sugar, alcohol), and gluten (which can trigger zonulin release). Symptoms can be digestive (bloating, IBS), but often are extra‑intestinal — brain fog, fatigue, mood issues, skin problems, hormonal imbalances, allergies, and even links to autoimmune conditions. Testing options mentioned in the context include lactulose breath tests and SIBO breath tests, stool or blood zonulin measurement, and food‑sensitivity panels — and clinicians here stress “test, don’t guess.” Treatment follows the four R’s: remove triggers, replace missing digestive factors, reinoculate beneficial microbes (probiotics/food‑first), and repair the gut lining (e.g., zinc, colostrum and targeted nutrients), with careful reintroduction of foods once the gut is healed.

For more information, refer to https://drtalks.com/videos/the-leaky-gut-protocol-a-research-based-plan-to-restore-gut-health/?t=380.