Autoimmune Disease

New Study Shows a Leaky Gut Leads to an up to 30-Fold Risk of Autoimmunity

Leaky gut syndrome is more than a hyped-up passing health fad—it’s a formidable condition that could shape the rest of your life.
New Study Shows a Leaky Gut Leads to an up to 30-Fold Risk of Autoimmunity
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Datis Kharrazian
Datis Kharrazian
Ph.D., DHSc, DC, MS, MMSc, FACN
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A recent study that I co-authored in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences found a damaged intestinal barrier, or leaky gut, can lead to 30-fold increased odds of developing autoimmunity.

Leaky gut allows undigested food, microorganisms, toxins, and other pathogens in the gut to escape into the bloodstream. This can trigger systemic inflammation and promote autoimmunity.

Datis Kharrazian
Datis Kharrazian
Ph.D., DHSc, DC, MS, MMSc, FACN
Datis Kharrazian, Ph.D., DHSc, DC, MS, MMSc, FACN, is a Harvard Medical School trained, award-winning clinical research scientist, academic professor, and world-renowned functional medicine health care provider. He develops patient and practitioner education and resources in the areas of autoimmune, neurological, and unidentified chronic diseases using non-pharmaceutical applications.
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