The 10 WORST Foods for Leaky Gut

The exact foods that trigger leaky gut are going to vary from person to person, but there are 10 common culprits you’ll want to keep an eye out for.
Some of these are pretty intuitive, some counter-intuitive, and some are controversial. So join me to see what the research suggests you keep an eye out for when it comes to offending foods for leaky gut.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:01 What is leaky gut?
03:05 HIGHLY processed foods
05:34 Fats, emulsifiers, & sugars
06:57 Cooking METHODS to look out for
09:00 Pesticides
09:53 Alcohol
12:17 Gluten (for SOME)
14:44 Dairy (for some)
15:51 Prebiotics & FODMAPs
19:12 You can gain tolerance back
20:15 Controversial foods
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[@DrRuscioDC]

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[@sunshinejansen85]

I dont SIBO protocol but not sucsess quite yet. Diet and supplements help but tested positive for parasite giardia after food poison. Any idea how to Get rid of it ?? Quite a few on SIBO Facebook group Also have this issue . We Need help and we are many !!! My stool had become fatty and loose the last 5 mounths and i heard giardia lives hanging out in the gallbladder . Please a vsmideo for us ????

[@mikereeder4337]

Fantastic. Evidence based advice free of hidden dietary dogma or sales pitches at last! Thank you so much.

[@abelstrootmann5640]

All my symptoms are completely gone including bloating, abdominal pains/discomfort, chronic fatigue,weakness, diarrhea & persistent foul smell.. I successfully cured my SIBO symptoms & Halitosis/Bad breath from stomach due to GERD with alternative treatment and natural diet protocol from DR.UWENBOHERBALHOME On KZbin..🎉🎉🎉

[@shinjiri123]

You are so kind on how you phrase "please don't eat this". I love that you don't say "DON'T DO IT" because out of human nature, that's just hard to accept. Especially because people around me don't seem to care or be affected by eating these foods, and I always become so sad I, alone, have to say no. It's very hard. But listening to you I can actually feel myself realize why impulse eating is terrible for me and that I should be more resilient. Thank you so much!

[@Danielle_1234]

An important note about tap water filters: Most tap water filters do not filter out much or any bacteria, fungi, or other things you want to remove out of the water when you've got gut issues. Tap water filters reduce the minerals in the water, which usually isn't an issue unless they're in very high amounts, though it does make the water taste better. Unless you're paying $300 for a home reverse osmosis filter on your counter top, if you suspect tap water is an issue, buy bottled water.

[@tifqureshi3895]

Really excellent video thank you 🙏 great style of explanation and great use of data

[@caitieflanagan637]

Thx Dr R, love your restrained and measured evidenced-based approach!!

[@mathiasmikis]

I also would like to say. You are one of the most informative people and your way of communication is excellent !

[@trun222]

I appreciate your well rounded approach and that you tell people to not avoid certain food long term unless there is a significant health reason for doing so.

[@sureshnighty]

I have been following U for a few months and Sir U r truly Class with the best research & information

[@davehollin6477]

This is the most positive video on the subject that i have heard. Its so refreshing. Thank you!

[@ennisgunns]

Great video. Thank you. I can be confusing. I have boiled my diet down to rice 'n beans, steamed veggies with baked fish, chicken breast or stewed ground beef. It is extremely boring. But my doggie loves it and he can runs for days.

[@asinelliplatamona8348]

Thank You Dr. Ruscio -

[@Dobie20]

I love your balanced approach! Thank you!

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thank you! Appreciate that :)

[@socratese5]

Some advice for people who successfully heal their gut and want to reintroduce gluten dairy etc into their diet, be careful what kinds of products you use For example: if you go back to the commercially produced mainstream wheat, then you will start to have problems again due to the chemicals they use in production such as glyphosate, pesticides etc, which will harm the gut again and get you back on the cycle of having to heal your gut again. If you notice people who can’t normally eat too much wheat in the US go to Europe and they eat pasta bread etc and they don’t feel the negative side effects they normally do due to the difference in European production. Try to stick to minimally process organic products. Also avoid tap water because it has chlorine in it which is obviously not healthy for the gut microbiome. Edit just saw that he mentioned the tap water in the video at the end, 👍

[@shantinaturechild3239]

I live in France and even organic grains including oats and quinoa are lethal. You're just even worse off in the USA with the added glyphosate. But there's plenty in Europe too! It's a myth that people are healthy here and can eat junk grains and dairy at will!

[@btudrus]

People who successfully healed their leaky gut eat carnivore....

[@kimlizotte694]

Great response! A couple of years ago I went total wheat free and reintroduced meat back into my diet - my brain fog, my CRS (can't remember shit), my confusion & bad mood went away in 6 weeks PLUS about 40 lbs went away too. I would eat wheat products rarely and was okay, kept losing weight, but the minute I ate wheat frequently, half the weight came back and so did the confusion & CRS

[@socratese5]

@@kimlizotte694 yup, makes sense, I have it once in a while and I usually get imported 👍

[@dianewilliams9729]

I have celiac and just finished my round of Xifaxan for SIBO. Really surprised me that within three days I was feeling more energetic and had less brain fog and splatter diarrhea. I also lost 8 pounds in the first six days. Started my probiotic today and trying to eat low FODMAP. I do not drink and avoid gluten like it is poison so do not understand my having SIBO. Oh, well, hoping I am doing the right things now.

[@catherinecrow5662]

Really a BIG help .with an IBS flare up that has taken almost two weeks to get to the beginning of normalcy. I am on the low FODMAP, and can see where I've eaten many of the high FODMAP foods previously that could have caused my SIBO. I really feel confident about this healing process and the ability to get back to a norm. I really appreciate your stressing moderation in a diet, so social life isn't harmed and diet variety is possible. I'm a new sub and look very forward to more of your videos.Thank You.

[@DrRuscioDC]

You're welcome!

[@mr.iralwilliams2650]

So. Million dollar question.... What do U eat?? Because im struggling here with histamine intolerance Hives bloat reflux etc. If anyone has a food list plz post

[@deb4610]

Histamine intolerance is the worst! I’m struggling too. All the “low histamine” diets are different. I think you kinda have to figure it out yourself. I’m down to just meat, eggs, vegetables. It’s very difficult. Good luck. Hang in there!

[@DrRuscioDC]

Low histamine dieting can help. I'd also consider probiotics and antimicrobials, to improve histamine tolerance. Check with your healthcare provider first.

[@DrRuscioDC]

See comment below, regarding what I eat, no specific plan. I did low histamine for a short while, when I was eating quite a high histamine intake.

[@yojanasingh7057]

⁠please please share the list of probiotics that are low in histamine.

[@TB-yx5of]

Go carnivore

[@semrabahcivan8627]

Thank you for your great work, I wish I could be studying with you.

[@OTseven]

Best vid Ive seen on this point. Thank you so much for giving examples.

[@DrRuscioDC]

My pleasure

[@violetfem1808]

@@DrRuscioDC Yes I'm learning why I'm starting to have flare ups - My husband is carmelizing the meat & onions... I now need to cut out more onions & garlic.. stop the avocado every day & not as much good fats. WOW no wonder. I don't even know what emulsifiers are yet lol THANK YOU!

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

Wow wow wow. Just discovered your channel and having subbed to many other health podcasts providing similar info, your videos seem to be the most balanced. You're doing a great job as I love the data backup provided with the commentary that explains it in a balanced way. I have leaky gut so currently trying to solve it for the millionth time.

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thank you. I really appreciate that! I also have a site DrRuscio.com that has my written content, and I have a lot on there about leaky gut as well. Here's a couple to start with: drruscio.com/how-to-heal-leaky-gut/ and drruscio.com/leaky-gut-supplements/ Hope those help!

[@betran170]

Thank you so much Dr. Ruscio!

[@DrRuscioDC]

You're welcome!

[@doccox27]

Very helpful video. Thank you.

[@DrRuscioDC]

:-)

[@hazeldellis]

Absolutely agree with the reference to gluten and lactose,as i now cannot tolerate gluten however i have improved my gut microbiom and now can tolarate low lactose items like cheese and yoghurt, too nervous to try milk! Because ive been gluten intolerant for sooo long (30 years) and was unaware, i don't think i will ever be able to tolareate it again. But then not eating bread, pasta etc keeps me super thin!!

[@MinaMojsejev]

I love your channel allredy! Was today took test and i have so far lissen 3 videos from you and just feels am saved 😂❤. Thanks for caring for us and provide this info👌

[@DrRuscioDC]

Hey, you're welcome and thank you!

[@yunjen9177]

Thanks for this video! Your explanation of the difference between true food intolerance and effects of FODMAPs just increased my quality of life 😊.

[@DrRuscioDC]

My pleasure!

[@vidyasagarkumar2650]

Hello, respected sir very nice suggestions for Gut health issues with IBS ISSUES, HUGE UNDER WEIGHT ISSUES

[@nman6265]

Thanks for more high quality education ❤

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thx!

[@mirkop.7992]

Thank you doctor from Italia

[@abelstrootmann5640]

All my symptoms are completely gone including bloating, abdominal pains/discomfort, chronic fatigue,weakness, diarrhea & persistent foul smell.. I successfully cured my SIBO symptoms & Halitosis/Bad breath from stomach due to GERD with alternative treatment and natural diet protocol from DR.UWENBOHERBALHOME On KZbin..❤❤❤❤

[@thandiKhananyane]

Thanks for your teaches I'm going to take your advice and avoid all the wrong food and protect my gut so that I must leave long god bless

[@charleslanphier8094]

Could you please just name the 10 foods to avoid.

[@petersrejber1417]

Ok, thank you.

[@sla1xyz]

Excellent video, very well structured, life applicable and gives a very balanced view which is rare. Keep up the good work.

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thank you!

[@TheHealthWellnessGuild]

Yes, very easy to follow and understand

[@littlegiant1972]

Thank you. Amazing explanation. Never knew anything about LG until it happened + combined with Menopause.....FATAL.

[@shafaghkamkar4009]

I feel so dumb after watching this... I got an air fryer to make cooking sweet potatoes in my AIP diet easier, but now I'm wondering if I undermined my whole goal by cooking my carbs at 400F, with coconut oil?!

[@68Alissa]

Thank you for this informative video! Could you touch on how the healing journey of Leaky Gut typically looks like? I just started mine and on some days I have almost no symptoms, on others the bloating is back; the latter makes me think that all progress is gone. How does that look in reality? How do we know we are doing the right thing (nutrition, probiotics, etc9. Thank you!

[@DrRuscioDC]

Noted. For a deep dive you might want to read Healthy Gut Healthy You

[@cynthiapanduro1889]

I enjoyed and learned a lot in this video. Dr. Ruscio makes it easy to understand.

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thank you!

[@infin8vision]

Greetings Doc, can you pretty please do a video on Mastic gum and its proper use? This was very informative Thank you!

[@DrRuscioDC]

Noted

[@kerryfaden94]

Thank you Will look at your videos to see what else I should do for leaky gut!!

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thx!

[@_VoiceOfGrace]

I wish you could do a lesson on how Gabapentin (for a back injury, been on it about 6 years now) causes health issues. I have gut health issues, low iron, dry mouth, mental health issues like depression, brain fog. I was in great health before the injury. I have lots of nerve damage. I have gained 85 lbs since starting this medicine. It does help with nerve pain but I want an all natural alternative. I weaned down, with the help of my new doctor, from 1,200 my 3x/day for 4.5 years to 300 mg 3x/ day. Yesterday I removed one dose a day. Withdraw is dangerous and has been rough. I’m glad I found your channel. I was put on an Rx to reduce stomach acid because of acid reflux last week. I stopped it two days ago b/c it made my bones hurt and muscle aches. I ordered the beating hydrochloride yesterday to try instead. For a month now I wake up every day with a bad headache. My body is not feeling able to digest my food, especially meats so a month ago I went vegetarian as an experiment. I’m at the end of my patience with all this. I have much stress and have been trying to avoid stressors as much as possible. I wish I lived near you and could be your patient. Thanks for your very helpful videos!

[@abelstrootmann5640]

All my symptoms are completely gone including bloating, abdominal pains/discomfort, chronic fatigue,weakness, diarrhea & persistent foul smell.. I successfully cured my SIBO symptoms & Halitosis/Bad breath from stomach due to GERD with alternative treatment and natural diet protocol from DR.UWENBOHERBALHOME On KZbin..🎉🎉🎉

[@stevehandy-ck2vd]

Great video, thanks for the advice. You really have a great insight and knowledge of this ailment, you got another subsciber today. I'm trying to beat my sporiasis / leaky gut by limiting my foods to grass fed beef fish and shellfish , free range eggs, free from bacon and free range chicken and turkey. As for vegies, beets , brussel sprouts ,spinach, asparagus, broccoli , carrots red onions and various mushrooms . No alcohol, no smoking marijuana or anything. Exercise and weight lifting every day makes my anxiety lessen. I sill have some but it's getting better. I might try taking out some vegies like the broccoli and asparagus . It's only been 2 months so far . I also take supplements like ashwaganda and ton kat ali and all my vitamins including 30000 IU of D3 . omega 3, A,E, Oregano oil too.

[@StefanSzoelloesi]

A valuable video,all important things have been mentioned.Hungary,Europe

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thank you

[@MrYorickJenkins]

I absolutely agree with your comments regarding alcohol. I have a very clear limit so far as my stomach is concerned. Half a bottle of red wine makes no difference to my stomach, over that limit and it gets worse. A bottle of wine or more leads to guaranteed diiorrhea. I have done this several times and noted the result and sems to be beyond coincidence. So Ihave a natural barrier to my drinking.

[@DrRuscioDC]

Glad you have learned your limits, nice work.

[@OTseven]

Wow. The info on gluten, dairy, and microbiota. Wow

[@Honeycomblife]

New subscriber here ,here for the leaky guy tips. I just joined the functional medicine world finally got a dr hopefully we straighten things out

[@DrRuscioDC]

Welcome, great to hear!

[@yurynsk3533]

Ideas for future videos - MMC. Looking forward!

[@DrRuscioDC]

Noted!

[@rabishimonshani8483]

LOVE TO HERE YOU---- VERY USEFULL. I AM SUFFER ALMOST 13 YEARS FROM MY GUT-IBS, AND MY GUT IS REALY BLOATING AND A LOT OF GAS IN A LEVEL THAT I COUDWNT GO TO WORK.....I REEALY NOT EAT MUCH ONLY RED GAMBA ////NOW ONE THING YOU SAY TO AVOID FROM PREBIOTIC FOODS FOR AT LEAST A SHORT PERIOD,BUT WHAT TO EAT IF THE GOOD THING NOT....WHAT WILL BE THE RIGHT FOOD FOR THE SHORT TERM ? VERY LOVE TO HEAR YOU A LOT OF KNOWLEDGE GOD BLESS YOU !

[@TheAllSeeingAye]

The statement about lactose intolerance as an inability to metabolize sugars in the dairy rings true for me, there has been times I can tolerate milk just fine and then times where it makes me feel sick .

[@DrRuscioDC]

I'm glad you found it to be relatable.

[@justeasycooking5754]

Good video, the only problems is buy organic ingredients not everyone can afford to pay double or more..

[@jamescalcandis1625]

THANK YOU MICHAEL, FOR YOUR INSIGHT AND WISDOM..... WELL PRESENTED AND BALANCED HELP. 🌅

[@DrRuscioDC]

:)

[@thanveerahamed506]

Your background looks very cool!

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thx!

[@chaymaem1658]

Hi Doctor, thank you for your work. Can you make a video on candida and how to treat it ? I don't see much of it in your Channel. Would be interesting if you could tell us how to distinguish it from sibo too. Thanks a lot

[@DrRuscioDC]

Noted!

[@Priestess.whispers]

I have been dealing with Leakey gut since teenage, I had some relief only when I was fasting a lot, if I don't fast I have allergies all weeks

[@DrRuscioDC]

There a many supports for leaky gut that could help

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

I use *traditional A2 Ghee from India* for cooking and bullet proof coffee..... the butyric acid is said to be healing for the gut. I also eat *pastured, raw A2 kefir* _and cheese_ but not sure if they are hurting my gut. ( I have had leaky gut for the past 40 years. ). NUTS ... especially "peanuts" are the worst thing for my leaky gut !

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thanks for sharing!

[@faithevrlasting]

When choosing a dairy alternative, what is most important to avoid, gums like guar etc for thickening, presence of lectins? If you listen to Dr Gundry, you cant use most any substitute. Unsweetened coconut milk even has issues.

[@DrRuscioDC]

I don't agree with most of what Gundry says

[@catfirstman]

I am so glad that you brought up the research on dairy and gluten, because of the way people act you would think the whole world can’t eat these foods. I even did a research into Genetics and when it came to dairy at the most 50% don’t have the dna to digest lactose but the other 50% do. And I happen to be in the tolerant 50% and as far as gluten goes absolutely thank you so much for bringing that up because wheat does not bother me at all. It might be a carbohydrate, but it doesn’t bother me if anything my Gut likes it.

[@catfirstman]

I might add, though, I only eat bread that’s made out of wheat, yeast, salt,. No additives.

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thanks and thank you for sharing!

[@leahtrammell3153]

In regards to gluten and dairy, what about someone like myself who tested positive for Alpha Gal Syndrome and thyroid antibodies (Hashimoto's). Are these positive tests indicating a long term or life long intolerance and need for avoidance? Recommendations for reducing Hashimoto's?

[@DrRuscioDC]

See my video on Hashimoto's, I go into detail. It published a few weeks ago :)

[@btudrus]

" Alpha Gal Syndrome " If you otherwise eat healthy you can usually start eating beef as soon as in 1/2-1 year.

[@globalprayer6175]

Advanced Glycation end products-highly browned foods. Charred meats occasionally ok, but don’t highly brown everything.

[@influencerinsights]

I tried Gluten free and Lactose free diet, It helped me for 2 months, I had acne it started clearing out, I started gaining weight. but for the last 3 weeks or so I'm again facing gut problems like Diarrhea, gas. I've started to loose weight and also my acne is worse. Don't know what's happening and it is really demotivating that all my hard work has gone in Vain.

[@zach7796]

Would the three probiotic stack you reccomend address Histamine Intolerence?

[@DrRuscioDC]

Probiotics reduce histamine, and this should apply for the stack also.

[@siasamadi1071]

I got this from the Dentist office last few days of Dec/2022 and my family Dr. mistaken that with tung disease and told me (To cure Toung disease is difficult) and send me home, I did research and found out I had Candida; I told her medication is NYSTATIN. I had 3 times the point is make my tung like sand paper and burning sensation on it. My food is Chicken Brest, Salmon and veggies lost weight but not health completely. I was 48 KG now 44 & some days 43 Kg. Some Dr. On the web say 3 to 4 tbs coconut oil, some say kefir, plain yogurt, vinegar, grip fruit and some say opposite. Bottom line I am not completely health. Please HELP, HELP, HELP. SIA.

[@woenderer]

I’ve been doing AIP for years and I’m so tired of highly restrictive diets. I’ve tried so many things to heal leaky gut but it only seems to get worse. I guess I need to try the low fodmap approach. But here’s something almost no one ever talks about: I am a FUT2 non-secretor and worry that because of this I’ll never be able to sustain healthy gut microbiota. Thoughts?

[@frankvanfrankenland]

Try carnivore

[@DrRuscioDC]

I looked at FUT2 a couple years ago, looked more theoretical and academic weeds than clinically actionable. I could be wrong tho.

[@missthunderstormable]

try carnivore

[@tatyanaandrus5]

Fruits too!🌟🗽

[@yurynsk3533]

One more great video

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thx

[@Jimmyrey6857]

WHO (World Health Organization) released a 200 page assessment why they no longer recommend artificial sweeteners, citing microbiome studies in much of it. I didn’t see any conclusive studies on them except for too much stevia seems to be bad for the liver. But there are studies on Barley malt syrup, honey, and molasses promote a healthy gut microbiome so stick to those at home.

[@ale189251]

I feel nothing eating bacon. But if I eat bread, dairy, certain vegtables I feel it instantly in my nervous system. Tho they might disrupt something but they are not part of sugar fermentation.

[@peterpeterpumpkineater602]

Great video. I've had gut issues for years and make my own kefir drinks that help. I find many websites contradict what is a low fodmap food so that's not good. Also I'd have to give the kefir drinks a miss maybe for now?

[@DrRuscioDC]

Monash app is a good resource. **reasonable avoidance** :)

[@peterpeterpumpkineater602]

@DrRuscioDC Great thanks 👍

[@janisb8064]

emulsifiers on food labels ? What to look for.

[@roxannestento173]

What are examples of emulsifiers

[@user-of5xy1ec6n]

Is cold boiled water better than tap water

[@HealthStudio23]

What are the blood tests to do for leaky gut, i am gluten, grain, nut and sugar free for nearly 2 years, but still suffer some symptoms of Leakey Gut ?

[@kellywebster6428]

Food sensitivity tests. Digestive enzymes are good to use with food.

[@DrRuscioDC]

Blood zonulin is the most accurate.

[@globalprayer6175]

High-FODMAP foods-Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharide and Polyols.

[@h4z3l_nut]

I’ve been eating pretty healthy my whole life and about three months ago I noticed my stomach wasn’t digesting the food I was eating because I had no bowel movements for three days. Symptoms worsened over time as I adjusted my diet until I limited it to four foods and still, three months later I’ve noticed little difference in my symptoms. I’ve been eating low fodmap foods since the original flair up and had several doctors visits, no one knows what it is but I’m 98% sure it’s leaky gut. What foods can I eat to promote gut health and microbiome?

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thanks for reaching out. So sorry to hear about the issues you’re dealing with. Please know that due to legal restraints and not having your full health history, I cannot address personal medical issues outside of the practice. If you’re interested in becoming a patient, please contact the clinic: drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/ We’d love to have you and help you heal your gut and eat many many foods!

[@Shwettyapple]

Gluten is the devil…. For me, that is. Thanks for the info!

[@-Metonia-]

I have crohns, and last night I ate a whole frikkin can of pineapple slices. I spent all day in crippling pain. You're information helps me understand why, and learn what to avoid. I'm gonna double up on all your videos. Thank you. Ps. I bet you have one, but could you do a video more specifically aimed at IBD?

[@frankvanfrankenland]

Lots of fiber in that, killing when crohns. Skip all fibers

[@-Metonia-]

@frankvanfrankenland I've recently added fibers (mainly prebiotics) and probiotics back into my diet, and noticed a substantial positive change

[@DrRuscioDC]

Noted

[@-Metonia-]

@frankvanfrankenland they hurts, but I feel as though it's an investment, as they cheap to clear out waste and such.

[@thewidowT]

I believe overeating anything is a factor too.

[@JamieR]

Does this include cold pressed oils like hemp and flax seeds, canola, avocado oil, olive oil etc of high quality?

[@GodmadeTrends]

Only Avocado and Extra virgin Olive Oil

[@globalprayer6175]

Processed Meats, look for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, nitrosamines, heterocyclic aromatic amines-3 items to avoid.

[@PeCo333]

Please talk about breastfeeding and the benefits for the gut,even during the whole life. Greetings from Germany.

[@DrRuscioDC]

Noted

[@tserevenad]

Am I correct in assuming auto-immune disorders, in particular Hashimoto’s, is due to leaky gut?

[@DrRuscioDC]

In part, but its not the sole factor.

[@CeliaSpain130]

I drink sparkling water with friends and im ok!! No alcohol for me, at all...🤗🤗🤗

[@debbiecomeau9783]

I need your help from Canada Ontario I have lucky gut.

[@buzby303]

I was advised to take slippery elm but I’m sick of prying out for so many supplements that don’t seek to be helping

[@tulinercen7394]

Didn’t help me at all

[@nickbreen3303]

Is the leakage occurring through gap junctions or only through damaged epithelial cells?

[@nickbreen3303]

My understanding is that food molecules and LPS are too large to get through gap junctions

[@DrRuscioDC]

I believe it can be both, but I am unclear on how much of that is speculation vs what is actually know.

[@nickbreen3303]

@@DrRuscioDC thanks for the reply, I guess it doesn't really matter clinically, but it will be interesting to see how the research unfolds

[@ordinaryvalley]

Thank you so so much 🫶🏻

[@user-sm2pp3gm6k]

Good information, but until we the people address the REAL problem underlying all of these food problems, I won't feel too hopeful. Our natural wheat has been hybridized five times since World War Two until the gluten strength is now off the charts, not to mention all of the nutrients have been processed out of it. Meat and poultry are being poisoned with lousy feed and pharmaceuticals like hormones and antibiotics which affect everything including all dairy. Pesticides and GMOs across the board in fruits and vegetables. We people now have to pay triple to try and get something called "organic" Try feeding a family this way. I'm in my mid 70s and sure didn't grow up this way, and never saw any of these gut/food problems in anyone, nor allergies in children. Until the real source of all of this is addressed, these issues will only get worse.

[@MsShani1982]

Hi there, what about eating fresh garlic or onion while there’s inflation in the leaky gut ? Thanks

[@vanessac1965]

I found raw garlic improved my gut issues. You just have to try and see

[@bellakim9404]

Garlic and onions are high fodmap foods

[@SuperAlexander52]

So what type of carbohydrates could i eat if i have leaky gut?

[@planetguantanamo]

Complex carbs and resistant starch. Fruit and veg.

[@faithevrlasting]

How much of leaky gut is parasitic in nature and can ivermectin be of any use there?

[@braxtonbrock6430]

I’m not sure about the science but I’m pretty sure the majority of leaky gut is diet related so I’d focus more on that but parasite cleanse might help as well

[@DrRuscioDC]

Parasites, from someone who had one, are VERY rare despite a lot of what you hear.

[@LAKSHMIANGELES]

​​@@DrRuscioDCNOT RARE AT ALL IN MANY COUNTRIES. IN A TEST I CAME OUT WITH ABOUT 30-50 50 DIF PARASITES FROM MÉXICO, COUNTRIES IN CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDS. MY LIVER BESIDES MY STOMACH WERE ALMOST DESTROYED. IT TOOK SEVERAL YRS TO CURE THEM. 🌺☮️💟🌺

[@GodmadeTrends]

I think once you develop leaky gut you’re more susceptible to parasites, as people with leaky gut tend to have low stomach acid. The stomach acid is what kills the parasites before they can cause damage. Leaky gut can be caused by various things such as but not limited to - stress, highly processed diet, high carb diet, concussion.

[@Honeycomblife]

Here in texas we eat alot of bbq gonna be more careful with the burnt meats ! And eating it in moderation every blue moon

[@DrRuscioDC]

Nice!

[@mysticpunk1]

I think your forgetting they are drenching a lot of these foods with glyphosate

[@ladyhawk5245]

Dr D'Adamo has a book called eating for your blood type. That might be a good place to start your research on this issue. I must add that I find that eating organic European grown foods I find are most easily digested. We are still suffering from the Monsanto poisoning if only a few years ago. I also drink alkalized spring water I draw from a local source. I live in a remote area in Ontario Canada. When I lived in and drank Toronto water I was getting sicker and sicker. I had to move to a healthier environment.

[@DrRuscioDC]

Environment can be quite impactful

[@trippedtom1409]

would raw cane sugar fall under highly processed sugar?

[@DrRuscioDC]

Its processed, but I doubt that a smaller amount would be highly problematic.

[@garykemp2729]

I have an intolerance to Gluten and soy. After avoiding the other items listed here, I am pretty much starving to death. Except for the handful of home grown tomatoes until the insects destroy the plants.

[@Smokeycam1]

The study featuring highly browned meats, was that randomized, control study?

[@emmka300]

Im on aip but eating tuna from can in my salads.i guess thats a hard NO 😢

[@DrRuscioDC]

I don't think you need to avoid ALL canned food - I tried to make that point in the video of reasonable avoidance :)

[@christinarich8758]

Great video! If you haven't already, I'd appreciate a video on how to identify processed foods. What are things to look for when trying to discern acceptable processed foods (ex. whey protein) from the more harmful ones (potato chips)? Thanks again for all you do!

[@DrRuscioDC]

Will do! In the meantime, the easiest thing to think is to aim to eat foods in the foods most natural state, how it is grown or produced is how it should be consumed.

[@ChrisMncwango]

Doc is leaky gut connected to autoimmune disease?

[@TheDonwiggins]

That is well known.

[@plerpplerp5599]

So, the bottom line is don't eat anything.

[@DrRuscioDC]

Definitely not! Food is your body's fuel, it's just important to find the foods that work best with your body.

[@PouraniiEskandari-cq5jm]

I have so many issues including digestive issues they told me i have fibromyalgia and they don’t do anything anymore 😢sigh

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thanks for reaching out. So sorry to hear about the issues you’re dealing with. If you’re interested in becoming a patient, please contact the clinic: drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/ We’d love to have you.

[@Zhe-Zhe]

First time here. Enjoyed the info and perspective. I am a bit surprised there was no mention of sugar. Is it not considered significant to leaky gut?

[@laurela6626]

He in fact did mention sugar. “highly processed sugar” was what he talked about-about a third into the video.

[@Zhe-Zhe]

@@laurela6626 I clearly missed that. Thanks 👍