“Leaky gut” has become a popular term on social media and in wellness circles, but what does it really mean? Many people link it to vague symptoms and broad health claims, treating it like a disease that their doctors have not managed to uncover. This guide aims to clarify what leaky gut is, what science says about it, how it might affect your health, and what to do about it. How the Gut Barrier Works The gut, or intestine, is the largest interface between the inside of the b