Moment: The Frustrating Truth About Food Intolerances No One Tells You

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Dr. Trisha Pasricha discusses the complex relationship between gut health and overall well-being, focusing on food intolerances and the gut-brain connection.

In this episode, Dr. Trisha Pasricha unpacks the complex relationship between gut health and overall well-being, discussing topics such as food sensitivity tests, the science behind "leaky gut," and the powerful connection between the brain and the gut. She offers expert guidance on distinguishing valid medical approaches from pseudoscience and highlights the impact of psychological health on digestive symptoms. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Food sensitivity tests 01:31 Low FODMAP diet 04:45 Leaky gut explained 07:27 Gut lining protection 11:06 Lead with your symptoms 11:19 Gut-brain research beginnings 15:29 Stress and gut physiology 17:10 Gut’s influence on brain 20:14 Parkinson’s gut hypothesis 23:06 Psychological health and gut Stay connected with Dr. Trisha Pasricha on social media for daily insights and updates. Don’t miss out—follow her now and check out these links! INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/trishapasrichamd/?hl=en X - https://twitter.com/TrishaPasricha TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@drtrishapasricha YOU'VE BEEN POOPING ALL…

People in this episode

Host: Rena Malik, MD

Guest: Dr. Trisha Pasricha

Topics covered

• food intolerances
• gut health
• psychological health
• food sensitivity tests
• leaky gut
• gut-brain connection

Keywords

• food intolerances
• gut health
• leaky gut
• psychological health
• food sensitivity tests

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