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The Dr. Hyman Show

Should We All Avoid Gluten? with Dr. Alessio Fasano

Sep 26, 2018
Dr. Alessio Fasano discusses the effects of gluten and other gut aggravators. Learn about healing the gut and preventing leaky gut. Explore the rise and controversy of gluten-free diets, changes in environmental factors and food sensitivity, gut restoration, inflammation, gut permeability and chronic inflammatory diseases, and the need for healthcare reform.
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Quick takeaways

  • Gluten plays a role in certain individuals, but it is not solely responsible for all chronic inflammatory diseases.
  • Only certain individuals with genetic predispositions or imbalanced microbiomes will experience negative health effects from gluten.

Deep dives

The Complexity of Gluten-Related Disorders

Dr. Alessio Fasano discusses how our understanding of gluten-related disorders has evolved over the years. He explains that gluten is not solely responsible for all chronic inflammatory diseases, but it does play a role in certain individuals. He highlights the importance of distinguishing between celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and those who choose a gluten-free diet for lifestyle reasons.

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