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Intestinal Permeability

The degree to which the intestinal lining allows substances to pass through into the bloodstream. Increased intestinal permeability (sometimes called 'leaky gut') means that the tight junctions between gut lining cells have loosened, potentially allowing toxins and bacteria to cross the barrier.

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