#244 Gut Myths: Evidence-based Answers for IBS, Constipation, and Diet Challenges w/ Dasha Agoulnik

Welcome to another episode of the Nutrition and Life Podcast! Today’s focus: gut health, functional medicine, and practical nutrition tools with special guest, Dasha Agoulnik. Dasha is a nutrition data scientist, gut health expert, and health liaison who masterfully bridges evidence-based medicine with practical lifestyle strategies. Host Lisa Franz and Dasha cover everything from the differences between IBS, IBD, SIBO, and celiac disease, to constipation hacks, elimination diets, probiotics, and actionable approaches for resilient gut health.

Whether you’re struggling with digestive pains, interested in female gut health, or simply seeking to level up your nutrition, this episode is packed with clear explanations and digestible takeaways. Get ready for expert insights, real-life stories, and plenty of tips you can implement right away!

Timestamp Overview:

• [00:00] – Welcome & Guest Introduction
• [00:44] – Dasha’s Journey: From Data Science to Gut Health
• [03:02] – Diagnoses: Celiac, IBD, and Navigating Autoimmunity
• [04:25] – Gut Terminology 101: IBS, IBD, SIBO, Celiac
• [07:51] – Should You Try an Elimination Diet? Dasha’s Approach
• [10:50] – Food Sensitivity Testing: Myth-Busting
• [13:02] – Gut Health & The Female Cycle
• [14:58] – Tackling Constipation: 3-Phase Practical Protocol
• [17:31] – Bile, Enzymes, Stomach Acid: The Digestion Trio
• [21:42] – Probiotics, Functional Foods, & Supplementation
• [25:49] – Prebiotics, Postbiotics, Synbiotics Explained
• [27:11] – Building the “Ideal Day” for Gut & Hormone Health
• [33:06] – The Reality of Alcohol, Sugar & Long-Term Gut Care
• [36:45] – Key Takeaways & Getting Started with Dasha’s Toolkit
• [38:20] – Where to Learn More & Connect with Dasha

Resources & Connect with Dasha:

• Download Dasha’s Gut & Hormone Health Bundle:Dasha’s Resources & Free Toolkit
• Instagram: @coreperform | @dashafitness
• Website: coreperform.com

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