If you've ever been on #GutTok, the popular corner of TikTok dedicated to gut health, chances are you've heard people talk about "leaky gut" or "leaky gut syndrome." But what exactly is it? Leaky gut ...

Our intestinal lining serves some important functions, such as providing a barrier that protects our bloodstream from toxins and microbes, and breaking down food into easily absorbable nutrients. The ...

Gut health is certainly having a moment right now – and rightly so. Now, more than ever, we’re aware of what we’re putting in our system, what’s good for us and what will be beneficial in the long run ...

Dr. Sameer Islam is a functional gastroenterologist in Lubbock and is a West Texas native growing up in Odessa, TX. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of all digestive symptoms and ...

If you're struggling with gastrointestinal distress and take a spin through social media, you'll likely find "leaky gut syndrome" within a few clicks. For example, the hashtag #leakygut on Instagram ...

Most of your internal organs are comfortably well protected from the outside world. But the gastrointestinal tract—or more precisely, the inside of the gastrointestinal tract—comes in contact with ...

If you’ve been online recently, you’ve probably heard about leaky gut syndrome. Or, maybe you’ve been talking about it yourself. But you probably have not heard about it in your doctor’s office.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Are you wondering what’s up with your gut health after one too many stomachaches? While your discomfort ...

A reader asked me recently if leaky gut was a real thing. The short answer is, yes, it’s a real thing. Sort of. A medium-length answer is that “leaky gut” is probably not responsible for most of the ...

Dear Doctors: I went to urgent care with bad stomach cramps, and the doctor there talked about something called “leaky gut.” But when I asked my own doctor about it, he said it’s not really a thing.