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How to Know if Gluten is Driving Your Inflammation, Autoimmunity, Migraines, and More

The Dr. Hyman Show

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Genetic Influence vs. Environmental Factors on Disease Development

Genes alone do not determine disease development; it's primarily the environment that activates them. Knowing your genetics is valuable, yet the presence of certain genes doesn't equate to a disease diagnosis. Understanding antibody test results helps identify issues like gluten sensitivity, leaky gut, and immune system reactions, which exist on a spectrum rather than as black and white values. Implementing an elimination diet is a low-cost, high-benefit strategy to assess how your body reacts to certain foods and can help in pinpointing potential triggers for symptoms.

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