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Episode Synopsis
This week's guest is one of my heroes. The research that Dr. Alessio Fasano, MD, and his team has done in the domains of gluten sensitivity, intestinal permeability, and celiac disease has informed both my health and my work.
Dr. Fasano is a trailblazer in understanding how gut health impacts our overall wellness. From his discovery of zonulin and its effects on intestinal permeability to his insights into the microbiome's role in chronic diseases, Dr. Fasano's research has reshaped our approach to health.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Dr. Fasano’s thoughts on going gluten-free and if it’s necessary for everyone.
How you can use pre- and probiotics to improve your gut health.
What diet he recommends for optimal health (and why he’s concerned about GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic).
00:21 Introducing Dr. Alessio Fasano: A Pioneer in Gut Health Research
02:41 The Serendipitous Journey to Discovering Zonulin
11:31 Zonulin: The Key to Understanding Gut Permeability
23:39 The Impact of Diet and Microbiome on Health
25:15 Exploring the Positive Role of Zonulin and Nutrient Absorption
27:51 The Gluten Debate: Navigating Dietary Choices
30:08 SIBO and Its Connection to Gut Permeability
38:08 Understanding Probiotics and Prebiotics
39:33 The Impact of Diet on the Microbiome
51:54 The Power of Diet and Lifestyle in Disease Prevention
Connect with Amy Myers, MD
Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyMyersMD/featured
Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD
Connect with Alessio Fasano, MD
Website: https://celiaccenter.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celiacresearch
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celiacresearch/
Dr. Fasano is a trailblazer in understanding how gut health impacts our overall wellness. From his discovery of zonulin and its effects on intestinal permeability to his insights into the microbiome's role in chronic diseases, Dr. Fasano's research has reshaped our approach to health.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Dr. Fasano’s thoughts on going gluten-free and if it’s necessary for everyone.
How you can use pre- and probiotics to improve your gut health.
What diet he recommends for optimal health (and why he’s concerned about GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic).
00:21 Introducing Dr. Alessio Fasano: A Pioneer in Gut Health Research
02:41 The Serendipitous Journey to Discovering Zonulin
11:31 Zonulin: The Key to Understanding Gut Permeability
23:39 The Impact of Diet and Microbiome on Health
25:15 Exploring the Positive Role of Zonulin and Nutrient Absorption
27:51 The Gluten Debate: Navigating Dietary Choices
30:08 SIBO and Its Connection to Gut Permeability
38:08 Understanding Probiotics and Prebiotics
39:33 The Impact of Diet on the Microbiome
51:54 The Power of Diet and Lifestyle in Disease Prevention
Connect with Amy Myers, MD
Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyMyersMD/featured
Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD
Connect with Alessio Fasano, MD
Website: https://celiaccenter.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celiacresearch
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celiacresearch/
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