Results for “Leaky Gut”

Leaky gut (intestinal hyperpermeability) is when the one‑cell‑thick intestinal lining and its "tight junctions" loosen, allowing partially digested food, bacterial fragments and toxins to enter the bloodstream and trigger systemic immune activation and inflammation. This can contribute to symptoms and conditions beyond the gut — brain fog, fatigue, mood problems, skin issues, hormonal imbalances, nutrient malabsorption and even autoimmune reactions. Common drivers include chronic stress, medications, food sensitivities (including gluten, which can trigger zonulin), dysbiosis or SIBO, low stomach acid, infections, hormones and inflammatory foods/drinks. Many people have non‑digestive signs or silent intolerance to foods, so clinicians often recommend testing (e.g., lactulose breath tests for SIBO/dysbiosis, zonulin stool/blood tests, food‑sensitivity panels) rather than guessing. Treatment commonly follows the “4 R’s”: remove triggers, replace digestive support, reinoculate the gut (probiotics/food), and repair the lining (e.g., zinc, colostrum), together with stress reduction and avoiding ultra‑processed foods, refined sugar and excess alcohol.