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Does Everyone Have a Leaky Gut?

A couple years ago, I read a story claiming that everyone has a leaky gut and wanted to respond. Everyone has a semi-permeable gut, yes. Not everyone has a hyperpermeable gut. The latter is problematic because it leads to endotoxemia, which can cause insulin resistance and contribute to the development of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome.