Intestinal Permeability (Leak Gut)

You may have heard the term leaky gut. Its proper name is intestinal permeability, and it describes a gut barrier that has become more permeable than it should be. When the lining of the intestine loses its integrity, particles that belong inside the digestive tract begin to cross into the bloodstream, prompting an immune response that can be felt throughout the body. Intestinal Permeability is the second course in the Gut Health program. It offers a clear, balanced understanding of the gut barrier: how it is built, how it loses integrity, and how it heals. You will learn about tight junctions and the role of zonulin, the common triggers that compromise the barrier, and why its disruption so often shows up in ways that seem unrelated to digestion, including fatigue, brain fog, skin changes, and joint aches. We hold this topic with care, honoring the real science while setting aside the overstated claims that surround it. You will leave with a practical, root-cause framework for reducing triggers and supporting repair. This course includes a recorded lecture, a companion workbook, and a meal guide built around simple, soothing everyday foods that nourish the gut lining. This material is educational and does not replace professional care. Wherever you are in your gut health journey, you are welcome here. Rose Davis, MLS, FDN-P Rooted in Science, Focused on You.