Which outcome occurs when gut microbiome produces endotoxins?

💡 Explanation

Compromised intestinal barrier function occurs because increased endotoxin production triggers an inflammatory response, which weakens tight junctions via increased intestinal permeability; therefore, toxins leak into the bloodstream, rather than optimized nutrient absorption.

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