Dr Trisha Pasricha, a gastroenterologist, took to Instagram on May 27 to discuss 'leaky gut, one of the most common gut health concerns she hears from her patients' and how she 'explains it as a neuro ...

Phytic acid is a compound in plant foods that has long carried a reputation as an antinutrient. A new study suggests that label misses something important. Researchers at the Guha Lab at the ...

Maybe you have ordered an at-home microbiome test and waited on a report full of unfamiliar bacteria names. Maybe you are just watching friends compare their results. Either way, the gut has become ...

What if a protein could be injected to help heal both "leaky gut" and severe depression? New research from the University of Victoria (UVic), published in Chronic Stress, shows that a glycoprotein ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDMedically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Leaky gut syndrome is not a recognized medical condition. There is no approved diagnosis or treatment method for it.

At-home microbiome tests and fiber supplements have people looking at their gut more closely than ever. Once the results land, the natural next question is what actually keeps that gut healthy. One ...

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 ...