Aliquot #140: Should Everyone Cut Out Gluten?
Aliquot #140: Should Everyone Cut Out Gluten?
Gluten interacts with the gut barrier in ways that can shift intestinal permeability, but the impact of that shift varies widely from person to person. For some people, the response is short and well controlled. In others, especially those with celiac disease, it becomes a damaging immune reaction that allows more substances to pass from the gut into the body and may contribute to disease and aging. In this Aliquot, along with Dr. Eran Elinav, I explore how gluten affects the gut barrier, who actually needs to avoid it, and the practical strategies that can help you build a more resilient gut.
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Gluten interacts with the gut barrier in ways that can shift intestinal permeability, but the impact of that shift varies widely from person to person. For some people, the response is short and well controlled. In others, especially those with celiac disease, it becomes a damaging immune reaction that allows more substances to pass from the gut into the body and may contribute to disease and aging. In this Aliquot, along with Dr. Eran Elinav, I explore how gluten affects the gut barrier, who actually needs to avoid it, and the practical strategies that can help you build a more resilient gut.
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When 'healthy leakiness' becomes pathological
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How microbial fragments and metabolites enter the body
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How gluten may increase gut permeability
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Is gluten harmful for non-celiac individuals?
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Can gluten act as a hormetic stressor?
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Should most people limit gluten?
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Potential downsides of a gluten-free diet
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Who benefits from a gluten-free diet?
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Why sourdough may be easier to tolerate
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How to assess gut barrier integrity
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What to avoid to protect your gut barrier
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Nutrients that support the gut barrier
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How omega-3s and other fats impact gut health
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When probiotics might help
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Exercise as a gut modulator
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