What is leaky gut syndrome?

Leaky gut is an increased permeability to the lining of the intestinal wall. Nutrients and toxins are improperly digested sparking an inflammatory response. Chronic inflammation causes various health issues. This diagnosis is not widely accepted by the conventional medical community.

How do members experience leaky gut syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with leaky gut syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for leaky gut syndrome*

Who has leaky gut syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 2
20s 11
30s 31
40s 46
50s 46
60s 38
70+ 26

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 48
Female 158