leaky gut syndrome


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Gastrointestinal tract dysfunction caused by antibiotics, toxins, poor diet, parasites or infections, leading to increased intestinal wall permeability and absorption of toxins, bacteria, fungi, parasites, etc; LGS may be linked to allergy and autoimmunity
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leaky gut syndrome

Intestinal permeability syndrome A GI tract dysfunction caused by ↑ permeability of the intestinal wall, which allows absorption of toxic material–bacteria, fungi, parasites, etc; LGS may be linked to allergy and various autoimmune conditions
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