In this episode, we discuss the science around what some call leaky gut syndrome and get an evidence-based understanding of why “leaky gut” is a colloquial term that refers to increased intestinal permeability, which causes or occurs in some gastrointestinal conditions.

This episode features Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a gastroenterologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an instructor of medicine at Harvard Medical School whose work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Atlantic. Dr. Pasricha provides expert insight on the differences between what is conveyed on social media about leaky gut, versus how the medical community views leaky gut, and whether or not leaky gut syndrome is even a recognized medical condition in gastroenterology.

This episode is brought to in partnership with The American College of Gastroenterology’s Patient Care Committee.