The Truth About Alcohol, Autoimmune Issues, & Your Gut Health! - with Dr. Brooke Scheller | Ep. 54

Today on the Gut Health Reset Podcast, we are discussing how alcohol affects your gut health in unexpected ways with Dr. Brooke Scheller! Most people are aware that drinking alcohol can have negative consequences for their health, but many are unaware of the specific ways in which it can damage their bodies. Drinking alcohol can hurt your body's microbiome, the collection of beneficial bacteria that live in your gut. This can lead to gut permeability, or "leaky gut," which allows undigested food particles and toxins to enter the bloodstream, leading to inflammation and other issues. Finally, alcohol consumption can trigger an immune response in the gut, which can worsen autoimmune symptoms. For all these reasons, it is important to be mindful of how much alcohol you consume, and why abstaining from alcohol or limiting intake to moderate levels is essential for maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. In today’s episode, we will answer these questions: - Why should you cut alcohol out of your diet? - How can wine trigger acid reflux? - What happens to the microbiome when you’re consuming a lot of alcohol? - How can alcohol affect autoimmune diseases? - What steps can you take to change your relationship with alcohol? - Where can you find useful, non-alcoholic drink recipes? - And more! - Supplements: Sugar Cravings Support - https://drannmariebarter.com/product/sugar-cravings-support/ - About Dr. Brooke Scheller: Dr. Brooke Scheller is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Specialist and expert in nutrition for alcohol use by impacting gut and brain health. She combines her clinical background with a passion for health-tech and innovation in the food, supplement and personalized wellness industry. Dr. Brooke is a leader in the space, pioneering the understanding of how alcohol impacts the gut, our nutritional pathways, and the brain through nutrient deficiencies. Dr. Brooke is also the founder of Condition Nutrition, a nutritional consultancy that works with startup organizations and has worked with both individuals and organizations to build nutrition protocols that have helped millions of individuals eat better and integrate better nutrition into their lifestyles. Follow Dr. Brooke on Instagram @drbrookescheller Her website: https://brookescheller.com/ - Subscribe for more gut health content and share this podcast with a friend! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag Dr. Ann-Marie Barter is a Functional Medicine and Chiropractic Doctor at Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic. She is the clinic founder of Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic that has two offices: one in Longmont and one in Denver. They treat an array of health conditions overlooked or under-treated by conventional medicine, called the "grey zone". https://altfammed.com/ https://drannmariebarter.com/ *As always, this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.