Effective prevention of leaky gut syndrome

Digestion and absorption of nutrients are the major roles for the intestines, as well as the prevention against the entry of antigens and microorganisms into the blood. However, the impairment of the intestinal barrier function and its increased permeability (‘leaky gut‘) can lead to poor performance and disease. The intestinal barrier is mainly constituted by a single layer of epithelial cells, including enterocytes, goblet cells, paneth cells and enteroendocrine cells, and also immune cel