The Dr. Hyman Show

How To Know If Gluten Is An Issue For You

Oct 17, 2022

Dr. George Papanicolaou, a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in functional medicine, dives into the complex relationships between gluten, gut health, and chronic illnesses. Discussion points include how gluten contributes to leaky gut and autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s. Personal stories highlight the benefits of eliminating gluten for symptom relief. The podcast emphasizes the importance of testing for gluten sensitivity, advocating for personalized dietary interventions to improve overall health.

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Quick takeaways

Gluten can cause inflammation and leaky gut, leading to various health conditions like IBS and skin problems.

Gluten sensitivity can trigger autoimmune diseases, and adopting a gluten-free diet can help reverse autoimmunity.

Gluten can contribute to high blood pressure, and a gluten-free diet combined with nutritional interventions may improve blood pressure levels.

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Leaky Gut and Inflammatory Health Conditions

The podcast episode discusses the link between leaky gut and various chronic health conditions, such as brain-related issues, hormonal imbalances, joint problems, and more. It highlights the impact of gluten on gut health, particularly its role in causing leaky gut. Even individuals without celiac disease can experience gluten sensitivity, leading to inflammation and diverse symptoms. The importance of addressing gut health and considering gluten sensitivity as a potential underlying factor in chronic illnesses is emphasized.

Rupa Health and Functional Medicine Testing

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The Role of Gluten Proteins and Transgutaminase in Autoimmune Reactions

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Intro

2min

Exploring the Impact of Gluten on Gut Health and Chronic Illness

2min

Unraveling Gluten Sensitivity and Autoimmunity

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The Role of Gluten in Gut Health and Food Sensitivities

3min

Gluten, Gut Health, and Zonulin: Unraveling the Myths

9min

Understanding Gut Health and Gluten Sensitivity

14min

Supporting the Podcast and Health Insights

2min

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Gluten is one ingredient we all love in bread or our favorite pizza dough, but it’s often the cause of inflammation and leaky gut, which is implicated in so many health conditions such as IBS, skin problems, Hashimoto’s, high blood pressure, and more. And it is not just people with celiac disease who are affected.

In today’s episode, I talk with Maggie Ward, Dr. Alessio Fasano, and Dr. George Papanicolaou about how gluten affects the gut and how to know if it's a problem for you.

Maggie Ward, MS, RD, LDN, is the Nutrition Director at The UltraWellness Center. Maggie holds a master’s degree in Nutrition from Bastyr University, which focuses on using whole foods for holistic nutrition therapy. She completed her requirements to become a registered dietitian at Westchester Medical Center in New York. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center team in 2008, Maggie worked at the Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York.

Advancing innovation in research, clinical care, and education, Alessio Fasano, MD, has dedicated his life to improving the quality of life for people with celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders. He founded the Center for Celiac Research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1996. In 2013, he moved the center to Massachusetts General Hospital and renamed it the Center for Celiac Research and Treatment. He is chief of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children and a professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. George Papanicolaou is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in family medicine from Abington Memorial Hospital. Upon graduation from his residency, he joined the Indian Health Service. In 2000, he founded Cornerstone Family Practice in Rowley, MA. He began training in Functional Medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2015, he established Cornerstone Personal Health—a practice dedicated entirely to Functional Medicine. Dr. Papanicolaou joined The UltraWellness Center in 2017.

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Maggie Ward

Dr. Alessio Fasano

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