Many people claim you can “cure” a leaky gut. These claims are not backed by science, but there are well-studied ways to improve your gut lining. Advice by Trisha Pasricha, MDContributing columnistJuly 1, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. EDT I keep hearing about “leaky gut” and the symptoms it causes. What is it exactly? What’s the...
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How a leaky gut leads to inflamed lungs
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO ANSCHUTZ MEDICAL CAMPUS Why are older adults more likely to get seriously ill or even die from pneumonia? It turns out the cause may have as much to do with the gut as it does with the lungs. That’s according to new research from Rachel McMahan, PhD, assistant research professor of GI, trauma, and...
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Human gut-in-a-dish model helps define ‘leaky gut,’ and outline a pathway to treatment
3D human gut organoids reveal molecular system that keeps intestinal linings sealed, demonstrate how the system breaks down and how it can be strengthened with the diabetes drug metformin UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – SAN DIEGO Once a vague scapegoat for a variety of ills, increasing evidence suggests a condition known as “leaky gut” — in...