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Brandy Buskow joins us today as we\\u2019re digging into why gluten matters if you are TTC.

I get this question all the time, \\u201cShould I go gluten-free if I\\u2019m trying to conceive\\u201d.

As you may know, I was diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency at 28 and had both my kids with donor eggs. Years later I discovered food sensitivities, gut infections, and chronic stress\\xa0were the\\xa0cause of my infertility.

I had no idea that gluten was a problem for my health until years later. Looking back the symptoms were there \\u2013 bloating, dark circles under my eyes (an indicator of food sensitivity), acne, dizziness, mood swings, keratosis pilaris (also known as chicken skin on the back of my arms \\u2013 exfoliation didn\\u2019t help), and of course infertility.

As you may know, we work with complex cases such as low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve, and premature ovarian insufficiency/failure.

We see a theme of non-celiac gluten sensitivity with food sensitivity tests coming back with gluten off the charts.

I\'m excited to welcome Brandy Buskow back to the podcast.

Brandy is part of my team here at Fab Fertile. She is an integral part of our Couples Coaching program - which uses functional lab testing, diet, and lifestyle changes to dramatically improve conception. If you are struggling with infertility...your body is desperately trying to tell you something...focusing on your health will either help you get pregnant naturally or if you do need to go to the fertility clinic it will improve your chances of success.

She is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Board Certified Functional Wellness Coach and Master EFT Practitioner. She loves supporting women so they can learn how functional medicine addresses the underlying cause of disease or illness.

In this episode you\'ll learn:

1) Why it is important to go gluten-free when we are TTC.

2) Consuming gluten during pregnancy and the potential risks for the child.

3) Difference between celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

4) Connection between autoimmune diseases and gluten i.e. Hashimoto\\u2019s and Irritable Bowel Disease

5) Best test for gluten sensitivity

6) Supplements to help with gluten exposure \\u2013 visit fabfertilestore.com - https://www.fabfertilestore.com/

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Gluten and Intestinal Permeability - Study - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4377866/

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TIMESTAMPS:

06:04- INTRO TO TODAY\'S TOPIC & BRANDY BUSKOW\\u2019S BIO

7:05- WHY THIS TOPIC? SARAH\\u2019S HISTORY WITH GLUTEN

08:11- WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR A COUPLE TO GO GLUTEN FREE WHEN THEY ARE TRYING TO CONCEIVE?

• Understanding gluten\\u2019s role in leaky gut
• Really thinking through if we need wheat in our diet
• "Every time we eat wheat it causes a reaction.\\u201d
• Where does the statement come from that there is a reaction every time we eat gluten?

13:25- SHOULD WE HAVE GLUTEN IF WE ARE PREGNANT?

• Celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity
• Why the \\u201cgold standard\\u201d is to eliminate gluten for at least 30 days
• \\u201cTreat your body the best you can during pregnancy\\u201d
• Different testing for gluten sensitivity
• The power of the elimination diet

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19:27- MORE ON TESTING AND WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

20:40- AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE AND GLUTEN

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• \\u201cAllow your body to do its\\u2019 job\\u201d
• Testing for cross reactors (and what foods can cause this)

25:20- HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR THE GUT TO HEAL? WHAT ARE THE STRATEGIES?

• The factors that go into healing the gut
• \\u201cHigh stress can cause a leaky gut.\\u201d
• \\u201cIt\\u2019s not impossible to make improvements.\\u201d
• Other things that can cause leaky gut.

29:05- SOME OF THE PLACES THAT GLUTEN CAN HIDE

• Sauces, supplements, medications, personal care products, etc
• Understanding that seeing \\u201cgluten-free\\u201d may not mean fully gluten-free.
• Resources and tips for looking at fillers and hidden ingredients
• \\u201cWheat is like a glue.\\u201d

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34:21- THE THYROID AND GLUTEN

• Why you may need to go gluten-free if you have issues with your thyroid

36:26- WHAT CAN WE DO TO MINIMIZE OUR EXPOSURE WHILE EATING OUT?

• Tips for communicating with the staff and finding places that are gluten-free

41:18- THEMES THAT WE SEE WITH OUR FERTILITY CLIENTS

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• \\u201cIs it worth it to you to take gluten out for 6 months so you can get pregnant and your body can be healthy?\\u201d

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42:45-\\xa0 DIGESTIVE ISSUES & THE LINK TO GLUTEN SENSITIVITY\\xa0

44:58- FINAL THOUGHTS ON TODAY\\u2019S TOPIC\\xa0

• Encouragement for those who feel overwhelmed and making this a lifestyle

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