Demystifying LPS with Dr. Tom O'Bryan: Rational Wellness Podcast 382

View the Show Notes For This Episode Dr. Tom O'Bryan discusses Demystifying LPS with moderator Dr. Ben Weitz at the Functional Medicine Discussion Group meeting on September 24, 2024.   [If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on my WeitzChiro YouTube page.]    Podcast Highlights 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:27 Welcome to the Functional Medicine Discussion Group 00:45 Sponsor Highlights: Integrative Therapeutics and Vibrant America 02:34 Introduction to Dr. Tom O'Bryan 02:55 Challenges in Gluten Sensitivity Testing 46:06 The Importance of LPS in Inflammation 46:23 LPS and Its Role in Alzheimer's Disease 47:24 Bacterial Translocation and Immune Activation 48:12 Personal Anecdote and Research Insights 48:46 LPS and Neuroinflammation 49:23 The Overlooked Impact of LPS 51:46 LPS and Sepsis: A Hidden Danger 52:38 Leaky Gut in Monkeys: A Comparative Study 54:59 Chronic Inflammation and Its Consequences 01:04:08 The Path to Sepsis and Organ Dysfunction 01:05:17 The New Model of Sepsis Treatment 01:09:06 Sources and Detection of LPS 01:13:45 The Role of Lipoproteins in Inactivating LPS 01:19:38 Practical Advice and Testing Protocols 01:21:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Dr. Tom O'Bryan is a recognized world expert on gluten and its impact on health. He is an internationally recognized and sought after speaker and workshop leader specializing in the complications of Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Celiac Disease, and the development of Autoimmune Diseases, as they occur inside and outside of the intestines.  His website is TheDr.com.  Please register for his award-winning docuseries, TheInflammationEquation.com. Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.