Data are accumulating that emphasize the important role of the intestinal barrier and intestinal permeability for health and disease. However, these terms are poorly defined, their assessment is a ...

The intricate relationship between your gut and brain shapes not just your digestive health, but your mood, behavior, and cognitive function. Scientists have discovered a complex communication network ...

Normally, this mucus is impermeable to bacteria and thus maintains a healthy distance from the intestinal bacteria. In the ...

A poor diet (especially a high intake of processed foods), excessive alcohol consumption, chronic stress, and some medicines can all weaken the intestinal barrier and promote bacterial translocation.

The following is a summary of “Biomarkers of oxidation, inflammation and intestinal permeability in persons with diabetes mellitus with parenteral nutrition: A multicenter randomized trial,” published ...

Increased propensity for leaky gut Normally, the intestinal mucosa act as a protective barrier that also allows nutrients and water to pass through it. In some autoimmune diseases, the intestinal ...