Question 1

What is Leaky Gut?

Accepted Answer

The excessive numbers of bacteria in the small intestine overwhelm its ability to properly contain its contents and small fragments of bacteria and food molecules leak into the surrounding tissue.  The failure to contain the contents is scientifically known as bacterial translocation but is more generally referred to as “leaky gut.”

Question 2

What is Leaky Gut?

Accepted Answer

The excessive numbers of bacteria in the small intestine overwhelm its ability to properly contain its contents and small fragments of bacteria and food molecules leak into the surrounding tissue.  The failure to contain the contents is scientifically known as bacterial translocation but is more generally referred to as “leaky gut.”