Episode 32: Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity & Leaky Gut with Dr. Alessio Fasano

Phoenix Helix: Autoimmune Resilience

Eileen Laird

Nutrition, Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 683 Ratings

🗓️ 22 November 2015

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast interviews world-renowned expert on leaky gut and autoimmunity: Dr. Alessio Fasano. We cover a wide range of topics: (1) The difference between celiac disease and gluten sensitivity; (2) Gluten cross-contamination vs. gluten cross-reaction; (3) The connection between leaky gut and autoimmune disease; (4) The causes of leaky gut and whether or not it can be cured; (5) Leaky gut testing and medication research; (6) The role of the microbiome in autoimmune disease; (7) Probiotics vs. fermented foods; (7) and much more. It's an information-packed hour!

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Phoenix Helix podcast dedicated to reversing autoimmune disease through the paleo,
0:05.3	diet, and lifestyle. While there is no cure for autoimmune disease, the choices we make every day
0:11.0	can have a powerful impact on how we feel. I'm Eileen Laird, your host from phoenix.com, and I've
0:17.8	reduced my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms by 95% and haven't experienced a flare in
0:22.8	over two years.
0:24.1	A short disclaimer.
0:25.7	I'm neither a doctor nor a nutritionist and the opinions expressed here are personal.
0:30.3	Always consult with your health care team before making medical decisions.
0:33.8	Now let's get on to the show.
0:50.2	Music Now let's get on to the show. So welcome to episode 32. Our topic today is intestinal permeability, otherwise known as
0:56.8	Leaky Gut, and our guest is Dr. Alessio Fisano. He is a world-renowned gastroenterologist and research
1:03.6	scientist and the author of the book Gluten Freedom. He's the chief of pediatric gastroenterology
1:10.4	and nutrition at Mass General Hospital for Children. He's the chief of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at Mass General Hospital for Children.
1:13.5	He's the director of the Center for Celiac Research, specializing in the treatment of patients of all ages with gluten-related disorders, including celiac disease, wheat allergy, and gluten sensitivity.
1:25.9	He also directs the Mucosal immunology and biology research
1:30.4	center and under his leadership, investigators are studying the molecular mechanisms of
1:36.0	autoimmune disorders, so we are very lucky to have them on the podcast today. Welcome, Dr. Fasano.
1:41.8	Thank you very much, Arlene, to have me on in your show.
1:45.1	Before we dive into today's interview, let's give a shout out to our sponsor, Paleo on
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