Leaky gut syndrome

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Leaky gut syndrome has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Ben Shapiro Show (Sep 2022).

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