In our latest episode we are busting myths and breaking bread, without the gluten.

Today we are running through:

- Gluten sensitivity vs coeliac disease

- Why it’s on the rise

- What the latest research says

- And what you can actually do about it

We don't talk enough about constipation! In this episode, we'll explore myths, causes and cures. We'll discuss the latest health research and hear perspectives from a gastroenterologist-in-training and a functional nutritionist expert specialising in gut health. Whether you're a food enthusiast, science lover, or just curious about what's really in your food, this podcast is for you.

Tune in and let's unpack everything you thought you knew about constipation!

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

- Consumption of 2 kiwifruits a day... Richard Gearry et al. 2023. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10226473/

- Two Gold Kiwifruit daily... Simone Bayer et al. 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9572406/

- Effect of a fermented milk containing Bifidobacterium lactis DN-173010... Yue-Xin Yang et al. 2008. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18985817/

- Simplified assessment of segmental colon transit time. A M Metcalf et al. 1987. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3023168/

Let's deep dive into emulsifiers! In this episode, we'll explore how these unique substances are used in everyday foods and where they are commonly found. The main focus will be the concerns surrounding carrageenan (E407, Eucheuma seaweed E407a). We'll discuss the latest health research and hear perspectives from a gastroenterologist-in-training and a functional nutritionist expert specialising in gut health. Whether you're a food enthusiast, science lover, or just curious about what's really in your food, this podcast is for you.

Tune in and let's unpack the secrets behind emulsifiers!

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

- Re-evaluation of carrageenan (E407) and processed Eucheuma seaweed (E407a) as food additives. EFSA J. 2018, 16, e05238.

- FDA Substances Added To Food inventory

- alliancetocure Emulsifier Score card www.alliancetocure.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Emulsifier-Scores.pdf

- Google “EFEMA emulsifier index” (latest: 2019) https://www.emulsifiers.org/Images/EFEMA%20emulsifier%20index%20-%20March%202019.pdf

A warm wide welcome to The Gut Biome Podcast, hosted by Dr. Daan, a gastroenterologist-in-training, and Greta Rose, a Functional Accredited Nutritionist, that specialises in gut health.

Each week we aim to provide evidence-based and functional information on gut health coming at it from both a conventional and functional medicine approach.

In our first episode we introduce the hosts, how they ended up in their respective fields and what the love about digestive health.

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