If you’re dealing with chronic diarrhea, gas, constipation, fatigue, headaches, skin issues or any other telltale signs of a leaky gut, you’ve probably been “prescribed” a probiotic. Maybe by a well-meaning friend. Maybe by a natural health specialist. Or maybe you “prescribed” it to yourself after a bit of online research.
In theory, taking probiotics for a leaky gut makes perfect sense. Leaky gut, after all, is a condition where the gut lining becomes unhealthy. It develops holes or leaks that allow partially digested food, toxins and bacteria to seep into your bloodstream. That causes inflammation and triggers disease.
And research shows that probiotics can help strengthen the intestinal barrier and prevent gaps and holes from developing. The problem is not all probiotic works.
In fact, a new study shows there may only be one probiotic that can truly plug your leaky gut and prevent disease.