Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDMedically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Leaky gut syndrome is not a recognized medical condition. There is no approved diagnosis or treatment method for it.

If you're struggling with gastrointestinal distress and take a spin through social media, you'll likely find "leaky gut syndrome" within a few clicks. For example, the hashtag #leakygut on Instagram ...

You may have come across the term leaky gut — also known as increased intestinal permeability — and wondered what it is and if it’s real. The answer is not simple. Digestion of the food we eat begins ...

Research shows that a single drinking binge—roughly four drinks for women or five for men within about two hours—can disrupt the gastrointestinal tract in measurable ways. Even in healthy adults, such ...