What's Happening When a Patient Experiences a Food Intolerance?

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As a gastroenterologist, I look at bowel movements. This is my vital sign. And I see it as a window into digestive health. When things aren't working the way they're supposed to within our gut, it's typically going to manifest in the toilet bowl. As a doctor, it's not just something that maybe we're just all like to have a certain rhythm to our life. We'd like to know what we're having for breakfast and that we're going to watch this particular show at 8pm. That's a real thing.

Our gut helps fight disease. It processes energy for us and boosts our mood. So, having a healthy gut is extremely important – but there’s still a lot we don’t know.

Gut biome tests are a new, exciting technology, but are they the be-all and end-all for dietary decision-making? And are there simpler ways — and tastier ways, perhaps — to tell what’s happening inside our bodies?

In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Dr. Will ask: What are the signs of an unhealthy gut? And how can we improve our gut health?

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