Leaky Gut: 5 Nutrients for the Intestinal Mucosa

What is Leaky Gut – and what does science really say?

With a surface area of around 32 m², the intestinal lining is one of the human body's largest protective barriers. It determines which substances enter the bloodstream from the intestine and which remain outside. Responsible for this control are so-called tight junctions, protein connections between the epithelial cells. The most important key proteins include occludin, claudin, and ZO-1.

When these connections are weakened or open, it is referred to as increased intestinal permeability. This concept is scientifically recognized and the subject of intensive research. Important to note: the so-called “Leaky Gut Syndrome