Everyone Has a ‘Leaky Gut’

The disease du jour has become a catchall for all kinds of health problems. But is a ‘leaky gut’ really that bad?

Illustration: James Daw

There are oodles of #leakygut posts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, many involving graphics and videos that purport to explain how it works and promise ways to heal it. But before you trust your gut to social media, know…