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The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast

#249 Therapeutic Diets for Gut Health and Food Intolerances with Ben Brown

May 29, 2024
Nutrition and supplement expert Ben Brown discusses the evidence base for therapeutic diets, testing for gluten intolerance, and the reliability of home test kits for allergies. The podcast also promotes an upcoming conference on mitochondrial nutrition.
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Quick takeaways

  • Approach 'leaky gut' cautiously, understanding its context and impact before addressing it as a problem.
  • Consider individual contexts and symptoms before embarking on elimination diets or IgG testing for food sensitivities.

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Understanding Leaky Gut and Food Sensitivities

Leaky gut, often a misunderstood term, is a normal physiological process in the gut that can be triggered by meals. Excessive intestinal permeability, beyond the normal range, can lead to immune hyperactivation and other health issues. The fixation on 'leaky gut' needs to be approached with caution, considering its context and the degree of impact it has before addressing it as a problem. In terms of food sensitivities, histamine allergies can manifest in various symptoms beyond gut issues, like depression, anxiety, skin dryness, and more. The controversy around identifying true sensitivities versus false positives calls for a careful consideration of individual contexts and symptoms before embarking on elimination diets or based on IgG testing.

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