The Evolving Wellness Podcast with Sarah Kleiner Wellness How your gut may be causing seasonal allergies with Steve Wright!
Apr 16, 2022
Steve Wright, gut health expert and entrepreneur focused on the microbiome, connects digestive barriers to seasonal allergies. He explains mucus layers, leaky gut, low stomach acid, and how targeted approaches like butyrate, HCL, and specialized probiotics may calm immune overreactions. Practical diet and supplement strategies, timelines for improvement, and real-world responses are discussed in short, actionable segments.
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Gut Is The Major Immune Hub
- The gut houses ~70–80% of immune cells, making it central to overall immune function.
- Steven Wright explains that immune training in the gut drives systemic responses, so gut dysfunction spreads to lungs, brain, skin and joints.
Mucus Membrane Loss Drives Sensitization
- Mucus membranes are the frontline barrier protecting gut and lung cells from environmental antigens.
- Wright likens lost mucus to a 'rug burn' that exposes cells, increasing sensitization to foods and pollens.
Change The Whole Family Diet For Kids
- Do change the family's diet together when treating kids with allergies to improve adherence and outcomes.
- Wright recommends whole-family adoption because single-child dietary changes rarely stick long-term.