What is leaky gut syndrome?
Leaky gut is an increased permeability to the lining of the intestinal wall. Nutrients and toxins are improperly digested sparking an inflammatory response. Chronic inflammation causes various health issues. This diagnosis is not widely accepted by the conventional medical community.
How do members experience leaky gut syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with leaky gut syndrome*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for leaky gut syndrome*
We currently don't have enough shared data that is made public for this condition.
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Who has leaky gut syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 12 | |
| 30s | 31 | |
| 40s | 50 | |
| 50s | 51 | |
| 60s | 41 | |
| 70+ | 30 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 51 | |
| Female | 171 |
Talk to people with leaky gut syndrome
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members say they have this condition