Gut health is all the rave and we have Dr. Jessie Hoffman on to artificial sweeteners, leaky gut, gastrointestinal distress, bloating, food intolerances and sensitivities, detox, and metal binders. With an overarching emphasis on diet diversity, movement, hydration, and sleep, Dr. Jessie hones in on the lack of conclusive evidence to suggest the negative effects of artificial sweeteners on gut health and diagnose leaky gut, as well as the flaws in food sensitivity testing. Furthermore, she clarifies the misconceptions around leaky gut and symptoms of exercise-induced gastrointestinal stress and how you can approach it from a movement and nutrition perspective. Moreover, she explains the difference between normal and dysfunctional bloating, what detox cleanses are actually doing physiologically, and whether or not the average person needs to take binders to prevent metal toxicity. Let’s get clarified with Dr. Jessie!
2:42 – Will artificial sweeteners destroy your gut microbiome?
9:36 – What does a leaky gut refer to?
15:26 – Exercise-induced gastrointestinal stress
21:15 – How to address your gut symptoms.
22:55 – Normal vs Problematic Bloating
26:09 – Food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities
31:21 – Do you need to detox?
33:55 – Should you take binders?
36:06 – Can you work with Jesse?
37:29 – Learning more with Jesse
Jessie Hoffman is a registered dietitian, assistant professor, and researcher in the field of human nutrition. Her dietetic and research expertise are in gastrointestinal conditions and the gut microbiome. Additionally, Jessie is passionate about scientific and nutritional science communication, and does so regularly through social media. From breaking down nutrition science to busting myths that are so prevalent in today’s society, she strives to empower individuals to become responsible consumers of social media content and experts on their own bodies.
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