The 10 WORST Foods for Leaky Gut

Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC, DNM November 27, 2023
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Dr. Ruscio Radio is hosted by Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC, DNM, a functional medicine clinician and researcher specializing in gut health, autoimmune disease, thyroid disorders, and chronic illness. This channel breaks down functional medicine research into clear, practical steps to help you heal—without the bias and the noise. Rooted in published clinical research, our work focuses on the gut as the foundation of health and its impact on immunity, hormones, and brain function. Topics include: - Gut health: SIBO, IBS, GERD, candida & parasites - Autoimmune & thyroid conditions (Hashimoto’s, Graves’) - Histamine intolerance, mast cell activation & immune health - Lyme, mold illness & chronic infections - Brain-gut health: brain fog, anxiety, depression & insomnia If you want science-backed functional medicine guidance you can trust, you’re in the right place.

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The exact foods that trigger leaky gut are going to vary from person to person, but there are 10 common culprits you’ll want to keep an eye out for. Some of these are pretty intuitive, some counter-intuitive, and some are controversial. So join me to see what the research suggests you keep an eye out for when it comes to offending foods for leaky gut. What to Watch Next: The 4 MOST Effective Leaky Gut Treatments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW1ezm3d0JQ&t=1078s How to Use the Low FODMAP Diet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyvJYvvxOw8 A Simple & Effective Leaky Gut Protocol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5en_twP8DcE&t=2s Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:01 What is leaky gut? 03:05 HIGHLY processed foods 05:34 Fats, emulsifiers, & sugars 06:57 Cooking METHODS to look out for 09:00 Pesticides 09:53 Alcohol 12:17 Gluten (for SOME) 14:44 Dairy (for some) 15:51 Prebiotics & FODMAPs 19:12 You can gain tolerance back 20:15 Controversial foods Featured Studies https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S221295881730160X#:~:text=Results,and%2017%E2%80%9365%25%20respectively. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36677677/ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/processed-foods/#:~:text=Unprocessed%20foods%20include%20the%20natural,nutritional%20content%20of%20the%20food. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37206892/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34299233/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30782617/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22210577/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35892789/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33336247/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29904158/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34261638/#:~:text=After%20adjustment%20for%20potential%20confounding,P%3D0.006%20for%20trend). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33182700/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33278377/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32244669/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28770579/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22326433/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33628766/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24968103/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10845660/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28988571/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23295280/ https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/about-dietary-guidelines/related-projects/usda-hhs-response-national-academies-sciences-engineering#:~:text=However%2C%20after%20careful%20consideration%20of%20the%20totality%20of%20evidence%20the,of%20evidence%20at%20this%20time. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34073654/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24885375/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32060130/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28690131/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34371976/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37111090/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19762663/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25739376/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33509504/ Get the Latest Updates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRusciodc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrusciodc/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/drmichaelrusciodc DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the “Show transcript” button on the bottom right of the video.

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