What if your gut issues aren’t just about gluten or food sensitivities?
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alessio Fasano, one of the world’s leading researchers on celiac disease, gluten-related disorders, and the gut microbiome. He's the Director of the Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor at Harvard Medical School.
We dive into the 5 hidden triggers that turn genetic risk into chronic illness—and why most people are looking in the wrong place when it comes to gut inflammation.
You’ll learn:
• Why “leaky gut” isn’t just wellness hype (and what really causes it)• How gluten, zonulin, and microbiome health are connected• The real reason so many people feel better eating bread in Europe• What you can do now to protect your gut and reduce long-term inflammation
If you’ve been spinning your wheels on bloating, brain fog, food sensitivities, or autoimmune flare-ups… this one is for you.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Gut Health and Environment
03:48 Understanding Gluten and Its Impact
10:57 Exploring Gluten-Related Disorders
19:12 The Role of Environment in Health
23:57 The Microbiome: A Hidden World
29:23 Future of Gut Health Research
30:51 Understanding the Microbiome and Its Importance
37:56 The Impact of Lifestyle on Gut Health
46:02 The Journey of Scientific Discovery
50:42 Making Sustainable 1% Shifts in Health
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