Gluten Sensitivity & Celiac Disease | Ep 142

Inspired by many listener questions, this episode gets into the nitty gritty between gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. WTF is the difference? Is there one? Listen in as Erin unpacks these questions, plus the best ways to test for it and how to determine if you should go gluten-free. You won’t be wondering if you “just” have a gluten sensitivity after this episode!And hey, if you know someone with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or they’re unsure if they have it, don’t hesitate to share this free resource if you think it could help them out!In this episode:-Inspo behind the topic of today’s episode [3:39]-Navigating gluten sensitivity at restaurants [7:07]-The spectrum of gluten intolerance [12:11]-The vastly overlooked factor for triggering a celiac response [14:03]-What to do if you get a gluten/celiac flare up [15:47]-Epigenetics, and what does this mean if you have the celiac gene? [18:23]-What actually happens in the gut with celiac disease [22:36]-Are there differences in symptoms with gluten sensitivity & celiac? [24:52]-The most common area of celiac destruction [27:33]-Tests to use to determine gluten sensitivity [29:30]-What the Wheat Zoomer test can tell you beyond just gluten sensitivity [34:18]-Zonulin: one of the mechanisms for inducing leaky gut [36:41]-Can you ever reintroduce gluten again? [40:36]-Should you eat gluten-free foods if you are NOT gluten intolerant? [43:56]-Choosing to go gluten-free: is it for restriction or for expansion? [45:11]Resources mentioned:Wheat Zoomer & more functional lab testing https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/dispensaryBlog: What to Do If You Get Glutened https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2016/10/6/what-to-do-if-you-get-glutenedOrganifi supplement powder (enter code FUNK for 20% off your order) https://www.organifi.com/FUNK/Listen: Episode 121: The Gut-Skin Connection https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/121-gut-skin-connection-part-1BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (3/9/21: NEW CODE! save 15% off your entire order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/