Intro to Mucosal Barrier Assessment: Summary
In this intro to mucosal barrier assessment, the hosts delve into the topic of leaky gut and its significance in holistic health, particularly its role in chronic illnesses. They reiterate that while the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) perspective does not consider leaky gut the root cause of all diseases, it is significant enough to warrant a foundational lab test in their regimen. The acronym HIDDEN stands for hormonal, immune, digestion, detoxification, energy production, and nervous system, encapsulating what FDN tests for, including the mucosal barrier assessment for detecting gut permeability issues.
This test plays a critical role in understanding and addressing the health implications associated with a leaky gut, like immune responses and nutrient malabsorption, which can lead to chronic inflammation and other health issues if not managed properly. Additionally, the host highlights simple steps like reducing stress and incorporating supplements like L-glutamine that can aid in gut healing, supported by scientific literature and functional health practices.
The video displays a diagram from Dr. Josh Axe to help visualize what leaky gut entails, explaining how disruptions in the epithelial cell layer of the intestines can lead to unwanted substances entering the bloodstream, thereby triggering immune responses, and contributing to various health problems including food sensitivities and autoimmune conditions. Ev and Lucy also compare different ways of testing for gut permeability, stressing the reliability of blood tests over stool tests for certain markers like zonulin, which helps regulate intestinal permeability.
Intro to Mucosal Barrier Assessment: Topics
00:00 Introduction to Leaky Gut and Mucosal Barrier Assessment
01:29 Understanding Intestinal Permeability
05:41 Personal Experiences with Leaky Gut
11:19 The Importance of Foundational Labs
13:26 Analyzing Test Results: Zonulin and Histamine
25:14 DAO and Histamine Breakdown
27:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Where to Find Lucy McKellar and AFDNP
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- INSTAGRAM: fdntraining
- FACEBOOK: FunctionalDiagnosticNutrition
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