Leaky Gut: What We Know About the Intestinal Barrier and Your Health HealthLeaky Gut Syndrome

Leaky Gut: What We Know About the Intestinal Barrier and Your Health

Why the gut matters so much The gut does far more than digest food. A large part of the immune system – often estimated at around 70% of immune cells – sits in and around the intestinal wall. The gut also communicates with the brain via nerves, hormones and immune signals, and its bacteria influence metabolism, weight and possibly mood.…
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October 13, 2026
How Gut Health Affects Blood Sugar: The Microbiome and Diabetes DiabetesHealthLeaky Gut Syndrome

How Gut Health Affects Blood Sugar: The Microbiome and Diabetes

What we know about the connection between the gut microbiome, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes – and how to support your gut. Introduction The gut is far more than a digestive tube. It is home to a complex ecosystem of microorganisms that communicates with the immune system, the brain and the hormones that regulate blood sugar. Research over the…
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October 13, 2026
Leaky Gut and ADHD: What the Gut-Brain Connection Means leaky gut and adhdHealthLeaky Gut Syndrome

Leaky Gut and ADHD: What the Gut-Brain Connection Means

Introduction: not only in the head When we think of ADHD, we think of the brain: distraction, impulsivity, hyperactivity. But there is growing interest in another organ – the gut. The gut-brain axis is a two-way communication system. What happens in the digestive tract can influence: emotional regulation, immune signaling and inflammation, the production of certain messenger substances, sleep and…
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October 13, 2026