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What is leaky gut?

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However, higher rates of intestinal permeability or hyperpermeability might signify a leaky gut.

What happened in the study?

This helped researchers determine if the polyphenols found in green tea really did have an effect on participants.

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So, how does green tea affect leaky gut?

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