Leaky Gut

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Leaky Gut has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Sep 2025 on The Diary Of A CEO. In the podcast episode featuring Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, leaky gut is mentioned as a concept related to gut health, but she clarifies that it is not a recognized medical diagnosis. Steven Bartlett also references leaky gut in his episode, listing it among health-related topics, though it is not thoroughly examined.

Leaky gut syndrome is a hypothetical and medically unrecognized condition that is distinct from the scientific phenomenon of increased intestinal permeability commonly known as "leaky gut". Claims for the existence of "leaky gut syndrome" as a distinct medical condition come mostly from nutritionists and practitioners of alternative medicine. Proponents claim that a "leaky gut" causes chronic inflammation throughout the body that results in a wide range of conditions, including myalgic encephalo