What Is Chronic Inflammation? Root Causes, Lab Markers & How to Lower It (+ Case Studies) | Ep 417
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Erin and Rachel discuss chronic inflammation, its root causes, lab markers, and case studies on how to lower it.
Erin is soaking up the Maine sun for a couple of weeks, so today we’re pulling a biggie out of the vault: an episode all about inflammation hunting. Yes, diet and lifestyle matter big time. But sometimes someone is doing “all the right things,” eating well, moving their body, taking care of themselves… and the math still isn’t mathing. Erin and TFN lead practitioner Rachel Heintz, MS, RDN, IFMCP, FHP-C, are breaking down what inflammation actually is, what symptoms and labs can raise red flags, and how they use deeper testing to figure out what’s keeping the immune system irritated and overwhelmed. They also get into gut health, blood sugar, gluten sensitivity, low beneficial bacteria, secretory IgA, calprotectin, cortisol, melatonin, mold, heavy metals, and why sometimes the answer is not a protocol. P.S. Applications are officially open for the Fall 2026 cohort of The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy , Erin’s 14-month practitioner training and mentorship. Apply now! In this episode: The blood work, GI-MAP, DUTCH, and OAT clues Erin and Rachel look at when inflammation is suspected Why Erin says the “basics” are not basic, and why skipping them can keep people stuck at 20% better…
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