406. Does High Fat Really Worsen Leaky Gut, LPS and Endotoxin Release? What The Research Shares

Nutrition with Judy | Holistic Health | Carnivore · Oct 8, 2026 · 49m

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Does eating a high-fat diet cause leaky gut, increase endotoxins, or worsen CIRS and mold illness? In this episode, Judy Cho examines the research behind claims that saturated fat, ketogenic diets, and carnivore diets damage gut health. We break down what LPS (lipopolysaccharides) actually are, how dietary fat can transport endotoxins, and why an increase in blood endotoxins after a meal does not automatically establish chronic inflammation or intestinal permeability. We also…