leaky gut syndrome
Permeable bowel condition
Leaky gut syndrome is a proposed condition in which the intestinal lining becomes abnormally permeable, allegedly allowing toxins and undigested food particles to enter the bloodstream.
Alternative medicine practitioners blame it for conditions from allergies to autoimmune disorders.
Mainstream medicine recognizes intestinal permeability as a phenomenon but disputes its role as a distinct syndrome causing widespread illness.
- malabsorptionFailed intestinal nutrient uptake
- small intestineDigestive absorption organ
- digestive disordersIllnesses of alimentary tract
- autoimmune disorderBody's defenses attack itself
- gastroenteritisInflamed digestive tract illness
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