According to Harvard expert Dr. Alessio Fasano, everybody who eats gluten creates some level of leaky gut, even if they don't notice any symptoms.

Testing for antibodies against zonulin is more valuable than measuring zonulin directly, as it indicates chronic leaky gut rather than a transient, temporary spike.

Borage oil and evening primrose oil contain gamma-linolenic acid, a powerful anti-inflammatory omega-6 fatty acid that is helpful for inflammatory conditions like rosacea.

Having good gut bacteria and producing higher levels of butyrate from fiber has an effect on the brain and improves sleep.

Our bodies produce endorphins when exposed to the sun as a reward mechanism, which can lead to a condition called sunshine addiction.

A blood test for gastrin levels can help determine how difficult it will be for a patient to taper off of acid-blocking PPI medications.

The majority of people don't have too much stomach acid but actually have too little, which can contribute to issues like bacterial overgrowth.

There is a paper suggesting that if you have rosacea, you have a higher incidence of Alzheimer's disease, indicating it's a systemic issue and not just cosmetic.

In the long term, topical antibiotics can be damaging by getting rid of the good bacteria on your skin, creating an imbalance that makes you more prone to future acne.