What is the treatment of leaky gut?
There is no specific treatment for leaky gut other than when possible removing the underlying cause of the dysfunction. Medications are being tested that may help tight junction function. However, it is important to remember that it is not at all clear whether leaky gut is a cause of illness, a complication of illness or a just a result of illness. For example in celiac disease, we do not know whether a problem with tight junctions leads to the development of celiac disease and possibly other autoimmune disorders (cause of illness), occurs due to celiac disease and then causes other medical problems (complication of illness), or occurs secondary to celiac disease inflammation possibly worsening symptoms but otherwise not of primary concern. What role does leaky gut play in celiac disease? Although not entirely clear, it is most likely that tight junctions in celiac disease are damaged secondary to the general intestinal inflammation. Once damaged, they may allow fluid to leak out worse
