Flavonoids (anthocyanins, flavones) Leaky gut is exactly what it says.
The gut leaks. It has many different causes: antibiotics, chemotherapy, radiation, non-steroidal and steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, candida, parasites, food sensitivities, excessive alcohol and sugar, stress, poor food choices and overeating. Each of these work in a slightly different way, but all cause inflammation and irritation of the cells of the intestines and damage to the hair-like brush border where nutrients are absorbed. Rhodiola rosea « FOX News Health Blog « FOXNews.com.