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 ...

Cognitive decline is not your destiny. You can improve your brain function through small steps taken every day. Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain by gastroenterologist and health advocate Dr. Partha ...

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 ...

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 ...

If bloating, gas or digestive discomfort keeps bothering you, your food choices may be to blame. A gastroenterologist explains what to eat with leaky gut.

The intestinal mucosa absorbs nutrients, water, and electrolytes in a controlled manner–while simultaneously keeping out toxins, allergens, and some bacteria. When this barrier is damaged, it is ...