"Leaky gut syndrome is not a medical diagnosis," she says. "Instead, it's a popular term that's often used to describe ...

### Key messages The potential role of ‘leaky gut’ or reduced barrier function with increased intestinal permeability has been considered an important factor in intestinal and extraintestinal diseases ...

The gut microbiota is now considered as one of the key elements contributing to the regulation of host health. Virtually all our body sites are colonised by microbes suggesting different types of ...

Thanks to its blend of probiotics, calcium and protein, Greek yogurt earns a top spot on our list of gut-friendly protein picks. Its straining process concentrates the protein, making it higher in ...

A research team led by Prof. Kong Xiangfeng from the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed a novel strategy to enhance pork quality by modulating gut ...

Cornell researchers have discovered that immune tolerance to gut microbes depends on a bacterial-sensing protein called STING, previously known mainly for triggering inflammation, according to the ...

Delgadinho, M., Ginete, C., Santos, B., Mendes, J., Miranda, A., Vasconcelos, J., et al. (2022) Microbial Gut Evaluation in an Angolan Paediatric Population with ...

The mechanism of gut microbiota in hyperalgesia has been extensively studied, providing a new target for pain treatment. Enterochromaffin cells, as the chief sentinel for sensing gut microbiota and ...

Researchers uncovered how estrogen heightens gut sensitivity in females by activating PYY-secreting L-cells, which stimulate serotonin release from EC cells. This paracrine circuit intensifies ...

Thousands of bacterial and other microbial species live in the human gut, supporting healthy digestion, immunity, metabolism and other functions.