Leaky Gut: The Condition Your Doctor Doesn’t Believe In

Written By Julia Krone

Why Conventional Medicine Dismisses Leaky Gut

Bring up “leaky gut” to most conventional doctors and you’ll likely be told it doesn’t exist—despite thousands of studies on intestinal permeability. This is one of the biggest blind spots in modern medicine. Clinically, leaky gut shows up every day in practice and is a foundational driver of autoimmune conditions, chronic inflammation, food sensitivities, and even neurological symptoms. To deny its existence is to ignore the body’s obvious warning signs.

Symptoms of Leaky Gut

Leaky gut isn’t subtle. It can manifest in a wide spectrum of symptoms, including:

  • Fatigue and brain fog

  • Weight gain and insomnia

  • Hormonal imbalances

  • Autoimmune conditions

  • Nutritional deficiencies (like anemia)

  • Allergies and asthma

  • Headaches and joint pain

  • Food sensitivities

  • Eczema around knees and elbows

  • Bleeding gums

When the gut barrier is compromised, the entire body feels the effects.

Why Quick-Fix Gut Protocols Fail

One of the biggest mistakes patients make after Googling “leaky gut” is diving into cookie-cutter protocols with supplements like glutamine, probiotics, or collagen powders. While these may provide temporary relief, they often miss the real issues—poor diet, food sensitivities, chronic infections, or impaired methylation.

In some cases, the wrong supplement can even aggravate the problem. That’s why proper clinical evaluation is essential. The body must be assessed in real time to determine what it truly needs, instead of relying on one-size-fits-all protocols.

The Real Root: Why the Gut Barrier Breaks Down

The issue isn’t just permeability itself—it’s why the intestinal barrier is compromised in the first place. Unless the root causes are addressed, the gut lining will continue to break down and the cycle of dysfunction repeats.

In fact, about 95% of the time, correcting methylation is the key. Of course, this is done after working on foods and infections. When methylation is optimized, glutathione production improves—allowing the body to naturally repair the gut barrier. This means that instead of forcing the lining to heal directly, the body is supported in repairing itself.

Throwing antacids or probiotics at leaky gut without addressing the root cause is like cleaning a dishwasher filter while still leaving bits of food on the plates every cycle. The clogged filter just keeps coming back.

When the Gut Heals, the Whole Body Benefits

When the gut barrier is restored, patients often notice far more than digestive relief. Energy improves, mental clarity returns, immune stability strengthens, and inflammation calms. Leaky gut isn’t just a gut issue—it’s a whole-body health issue.

Julia Krone