his Hidden Layer May Be the Real Cause of “Leaky Gut”

🧬 What if “leaky gut” isn’t really about the gut lining… but about a damaged protective layer that surrounds every cell?

Martha Carlin explains that the glycocalyx is a gel-like surface layer that lines the gut, blood vessels, blood–brain barrier, and every organ in the body.

But modern life quietly disrupts it:

👉 Over-sanitization doesn’t just remove microbes

👉 Many cleaning chemicals damage the glycocalyx directly

👉 “Leaky gut” is often a sign of a compromised glycocalyx, not just the gut itself

When this layer breaks down, the body loses one of its primary sensing and regulatory systems.

🎧 Tune in to Episode 243 of the High Performance Longevity Podcast with Martha Carlin to learn more about:

✅ What the glycocalyx actually does

✅ How household chemicals affect gut & immune health

✅ Why supporting this layer matters for inflammation, immunity & brain health

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