Leaky gut syndrome isn't an official condition, but many complain of its symptoms. Here, experts explain leaky gut, potential causes, and treatment.
There are a lot of things that can go wrong with your gut, leading to serious discomfort on your part. Gas, bloating, diarrhea…no one wants to deal with that.
"There's ongoing research into intestinal permeability and its potential links to various health issues, but the concept of leaky gut as a standalone syndrome remains controversial and hypothetical," says Scott Keatley, RD, co-owner ofThe concept of leaky gut syndrome is based off of intestinal permeability, which is a real thing. Everyone's intestine is permeable to some extent, which means that liquids and gasses pass through, Dr. Farhadi explains.
"The premise of leaky gut is that the permeability has been increased to the point that bad stuff gets in," Dr. Farhadi says."But intestinal permeability is dynamic — it's not a fixed phenomenon."
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