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Autoimmunity and the key role of the gut microbiome with Lisa Costa-Bir and Dr. Brad Leech
Apr 8, 2024
Clinical Nutritionist Dr. Brad Leech and Fx Medicine Ambassador Lisa Costa-Bir delve into autoimmunity and the gut microbiome. They discuss using functional gut testing to identify inflammatory risk factors, promoting gut balance with food as medicine, managing stress, and using supplementation for a healthy gut microbiome to lower autoimmunity risk factors.
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Quick takeaways
- Functional gut testing helps identify inflammatory risk factors in autoimmunity.
- Butyrate plays a key role in gut health and autoimmune diseases.
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Dr. Brad Leach's Research on Digestive Health and Autoimmune Disease
Dr. Brad Leach has conducted research focused on the link between digestive health and autoimmune diseases. His findings highlight increased intestinal permeability, inflammation, dysbiosis, and immune dysregulation as crucial modifiable risk factors influencing autoimmune conditions. By addressing these factors, such as with a gluten-free diet high in fiber and limited arachidonic acid-containing foods, significant improvements in autoimmune disease management are possible.
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