Dwaherbals
The phrase "seal gap in your intestine" is commonly used to describe what science calls increased intestinal permeability. Popular media calls it leaky gut.
It's a real physiological phenomenon - but it's often misunderstood, oversimplified, or commercialized.
Here's a clear, evidence-aligned breakdown of what actually matters.
1. It's a Biological Mechanism - Not a Disease
Your intestinal lining is made of epithelial cells joined together by tight junction proteins (occludin, claudins, ZO-1).
These junctions regulate what passes from your gut into your bloodstream.
When these junctions loosen:
Larger food antigens
Microbial fragments (like LPS)
Toxins