What is meant by "leaky gut"? is this real, and does wheat really causes this phenomenon? if so, why?

Proposed condition : Of an altered or damaged bowel lining. The term is used by some alternative medicine practitioners, but the syndrome is not a recognized diagnosis it is hypothesized to be caused by increased permeability of the gut wall resulting from toxins, poor diet, parasites, infection, or medications. For the second part there is no scientific proof that wheat cause it.

Leaky gut: There is a debate about leaky gut. The syndrome is associated is associated with a defect in the tight junctions of the cells lining your small intestines. Cause associated with environmental exposure like pesticides and antibiotics. Leaky gut is associated with various autoimmune conditions, although whether causal is the debate. Go to the following link https://www.thedocstu.com/drstu-606318.html