The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance Tom Malterre: Gluten, the Gut Microbiome, & the Elimination Diet - #202
Mar 13, 2015
Tom Malterre, a seasoned Functional Medicine Nutritionist and gluten-free cookbook co-author, dives into the addictive nature of gluten and dairy, likening them to opium. He discusses how elimination diets can effectively address these cravings and inflammation. The conversation also covers the gut microbiome's critical role in health, the effects of agricultural chemicals on gut diversity, and the health benefits of raw versus cooked cruciferous vegetables. Malterre emphasizes personal dietary approaches for enhanced well-being.
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Opioid Peptides in Food
- Gluten and dairy contain opioid-like peptides (gluteomorphins and casomorphins).
- These peptides bind to the same brain receptors as opium, causing a drug-like response and cravings.
Elimination Diet Duration
- Eliminate gluten and dairy for at least 28 days, preferably 50, to notice changes.
- This elimination period allows the gut and immune system to calm down, improving mental acuity and energy levels.
99% Effort, 0 Results
- Tom Malterre recounts a conversation with Alicia Fasana about elimination diets.
- Fasana argues that even small cheats can negate the benefits of an elimination diet.
