Dr. Fabian is a leading expert on the role of the microbiome in health, immune function, chronic disease, and aging. As a translational scientist, his primary focus is on the clinical application of microbiome research in the integrative and functional medicine space. He received his PhD in molecular biology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and has worked as a biomedical researcher in the biotechnology industry, and more recently, as a consultant in the microbiome testing field. Currently, Dr. Fabian serves as a translational science consultant and science advisor with Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, and he is also a Science Advisory Board member with Designs for Health. He is also certified as a Nutrition Therapy Practitioner by the Nutrition Therapy Institute in Denver.
Together Dr. Fabian and I discuss the essential role of the microbiome in gut health, food sensitivities, histamine intolerance, and more. He shares a variety of clinical pearls regarding histamine-producing microbes, short-chain fatty acids, and digestive enzymes, and addresses the prevalence of parasites in the general population. Dr. Tom offers encouraging insights and practical recommendations for anyone who is looking for ways to heal their gut and maximize their microbiome.
I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.
Key Takeaways:
[2:07] Tom shares how he became interested in the microbiome and a snapshot of a regular day as a translational science consultant.
[6:52] The role of the microbiome and specific microbes in food sensitivities and common food reactions.
[15:49] Oral tolerance and key distinguishers between and mass cell and histamine activation.
[18:44] The role of good bacteria in interacting with the species that produce histamine.
[23:15] Overgrowths of histamine-producing microbes are commonly found in patients with food reactions.
[27:35] Delimitation factors for recommendations for digestive enzymes and recommendations for taking supplemental DAO.
[29:30] The likelihood of achieving perfect gut health after testing and treatments.
[30:51] Clinical pearls regarding indicators in major short-chain fatty acids.
[34:14] Considerations for major histamine-producing intolerances that are not accompanied by gut-related symptoms.
[37:22] Insights into repairing and regenerating the gut barrier and protocol recommendations.
[43:01] Dr. Tom’s antimicrobial duration and cycling factors and recommendations.
[47:45] General prevalence of parasite testing, measurements, and treatments.
[50:30] Findings and recommendations from low FODMAP diet studies.
[58:22] Dr. Tom’s evolving health mindset, his favorite personal supplements, and preferred health practices.
Episode Resources:
Design for Health Resources:
Blog: Histamine Intolerance and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Any Connection?
Blog: Recent Review Explores Relationship Between Gut Microbiome Integrity and Healthy Aging
Blog: Recent Review Explores Potential Relationship Between Food Allergy and the Gut Microbiome
Blog: Recent Review Explores Potential Connection Between Oral Microbiome and The Immune System
Webinar: Phytochemicals-Keys to Optimizing Microbiome and Mucosal Health with Dr. Tom Fabian
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