Comments on: Diet and Microbiota in Health and Disease Symposium https://blog.katescarlata.com/2015/07/14/diet-and-microbiota-in-health-and-disease-symposium/ Kate Scarlata RD Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:04:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: Gut Microbiome Conference 2015 - The well balanced FODMAPer—Kate Scarlata RDN https://blog.katescarlata.com/2015/07/14/diet-and-microbiota-in-health-and-disease-symposium/#comment-1559574 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:04:38 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=8199#comment-1559574 […] What should you eat to better your microbiome? The reality is, this science and these microbes are very complicated. And the truth is, we can’t say with certainty what is the best diet to boost the health of you and your microbiome.  I believe that the future will combine genetic testing with those of our gut flora and have targeted diets, especially for those who suffer with GI issues. I don’t think there is a one size fits all approach to this.  I am sure there will be some general recommendations for a healthy microbiome diet including eating adequate fiber, modifying animal fats and eating a diet that is anti-inflammatory (anti-oxidant rich, monounsaturated and omega-3 fats such as olive oil,nuts, seeds and fish) perhaps even a personalized prebiotic and probiotic mixture?! Eating more whole foods vs. products is key too. Perhaps even greater use of fecal transplants for those challenged with GI disorders.  Fecal transplants have been used very successfully for individuals that suffer with C. diff infections.  For more on this topic, check out my Harvard Medical School Probiotic Gut Microbiome conference post here. […]

]]> By: Margaret VanDyke https://blog.katescarlata.com/2015/07/14/diet-and-microbiota-in-health-and-disease-symposium/#comment-1559293 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:10:44 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=8199#comment-1559293 This was a very interesting article, Kate and I have re-read all the questions and answers in other parts of your blogs, yet I am still desperating seeking an answer to my problem. I have had SIBO more than once and the latest doctor put me through a whole battery of tests (all negative) then finally prescribed rifaxim. After two weeks on two capsules a day( Why didn’t he follow guidelines and give me three!) I seemed to be free at last. No symptoms!! I asked you a couple of times if I should take probiotics but you have been very busy. I finally decided to take VSL3. Now the SIBO seems to have returned even though I have strictly followed the FODMAP diet. (after about 5 weeks or so of freedom) Here is my BIG question: when I belch (always frequent in the evening but no other time) I often sense a “blooming” in my nose of the smell of ammonia. Is this methane? Should I try to talk my doctor into another course of rifaxim, or can you suggest an herbal treatment like oregano? I have no idea how much or in what form that should be taken though I have read here and elsewhere that it can work. Can you please help me?

]]> By: katescarlata https://blog.katescarlata.com/2015/07/14/diet-and-microbiota-in-health-and-disease-symposium/#comment-1559238 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 17:43:06 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=8199#comment-1559238 In reply to Zach.

Zach, the low FODMAP diet is a learning diet–not long term. Yes, we are removing highly fermentable foods to calm GI symptoms–and then adding back the healthy FODMAP rich foods to our personal tolerance–methodically–in an effort to pinpoint our personal dietary triggers. FODMAP sources: fructans and GOS found in rye, onions, garlic and legumes are BIG IBS triggers BUT also feed healthy gut microbes. So it’s all about finding YOUR personal tolerance. Small amounts of rye might work for you–and if it does—then eat it –and your healthy microbes will get some lunch too! 🙂

]]> By: Zach https://blog.katescarlata.com/2015/07/14/diet-and-microbiota-in-health-and-disease-symposium/#comment-1559225 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 15:29:51 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=8199#comment-1559225 Great info thanks! I was a little confused on one aspect of the video. Jane Muir said the best foods to feed our gut were foods such as rye, barley, onions, garlic and legumes. I was under the impression that these were hi-FODMAP and we have therefore been avoiding them. Can you please clarify for me? Thanks

]]> By: Tiana Celesia https://blog.katescarlata.com/2015/07/14/diet-and-microbiota-in-health-and-disease-symposium/#comment-1559085 Sat, 01 Aug 2015 14:29:29 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=8199#comment-1559085 Great summary Kate!

]]> By: Christine https://blog.katescarlata.com/2015/07/14/diet-and-microbiota-in-health-and-disease-symposium/#comment-1558922 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 14:02:46 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=8199#comment-1558922 In reply to katescarlata.

So true, Kate! Since IBGard has that ingredient, do you know of any other peppermint oil capsules that are suitable? I’ve seen quite a few out there but many have soybean oil in them- not sure if this is okay. Thanks!

]]> By: Angela Brown https://blog.katescarlata.com/2015/07/14/diet-and-microbiota-in-health-and-disease-symposium/#comment-1558917 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 06:57:40 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=8199#comment-1558917 I am on fodmap and paleo diet combining both. Pls give me some advice on probiotics or pre-biotics. I felt better when my GP-integrated medicine doctor had me taking Olive leaf extract and by buying the most reasonably priced probiotics I could find. Right now I am not taking anything as another DR. has asked me to do a faecal test costing $400.00. He has assured me hae has helped a lot of people to get healthy. I woill let you know the results of this test. Why is it on the fodmap diet I cannot tolerate sugar and that is what Dr. Sue Shepherd advocates. There is also a company in London, UK that will ship probiotics to you that has been tested by the university hospital in London. Sounds promising. Yours Sincereley, Angela Brown

]]> By: katescarlata https://blog.katescarlata.com/2015/07/14/diet-and-microbiota-in-health-and-disease-symposium/#comment-1558913 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 17:25:42 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=8199#comment-1558913 In reply to Nina.

Nina, I am not convinced that gluten is the evil it is made out to be. I think in a compromised intestine–it might be an issue. But, I don’t recommend a universal adoption of a gluten free diet. We don’t need gluten. But, many of us don’t need to avoid it either.

]]> By: katescarlata https://blog.katescarlata.com/2015/07/14/diet-and-microbiota-in-health-and-disease-symposium/#comment-1558912 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 17:22:51 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=8199#comment-1558912 In reply to Marisa | Marisa Moore Nutrition.

I agree Marisa! The more I know, the less I realize I know! It is an exciting time to be a dietitian! We know what we eat modifies our gut microbes–so we all need to keep abreast of the research to provide the best evidenced based health education to our patients. Having the solid background and experience in nutritional science makes the registered dietitian the BEST source of credible application of nutritional interventions, especially for those who suffer with GI disorders!

]]> By: katescarlata https://blog.katescarlata.com/2015/07/14/diet-and-microbiota-in-health-and-disease-symposium/#comment-1558911 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 17:19:41 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=8199#comment-1558911 In reply to Beth Rosen, MS, RD @ Goodness Gracious Living.

Thanks Beth! 🙂

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