Masqueraders of IBS with Kate Scarlata, RD

01/12/21 • 39 min

Let's Gut Real - Easy to Digest Nutrition Science

What are some conditions that look a lot like irritable bowel syndrome? Kate explores conditions that can masquerade as IBS and often lead to prolonged digestive symptoms!

Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, LDN is a Boston-based dietitian with 30 years of experience. Kate’s expertise is in gastrointestinal disorders and food intolerance, with a particular focus on the application of the low FODMAP diet for functional gut disorders. She was awarded the Outstanding Massachusetts Dietitian Award and recognized as Boston’s Best Dietitian by Boston Magazine. Kate is the author of numerous books and articles on digestive health topics including the New York Times Best Seller, The 21 Day Tummy Diet. Her latest book is The Low FODMAP Diet Step by Step. Kate completed her postgraduate training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate.

Kate and I talked about the conditions typically on the radar which include:

Inflammatory bowel disease
Celiac disease
Colorectal Cancer
Microscopic Colitis

And then we get into conditions not typically on the radar, which include:

GI infections
Mast cell activation syndrome
Milk protein intolerance
SIBO
Sucrase isomaltase deficiency (CSID)

And also discuss the importance of recognizing that IBS is a very real condition that has several excellent management options too!

If you don’t already follow Kate, you should she is on Instagram @katescarlata and on Twitter @KateScarlata_RD: and can learn more at katescarlata.com

What are some conditions that look a lot like irritable bowel syndrome? Kate explores conditions that can masquerade as IBS and often lead to prolonged digestive symptoms!

Kate and I talked about the conditions typically on the radar which include:

Inflammatory bowel disease
Celiac disease
Colorectal Cancer
Microscopic Colitis

And then we get into conditions not typically on the radar, which include:

GI infections
Mast cell activation syndrome
Milk protein intolerance
SIBO
Sucrase isomaltase deficiency (CSID)

And also discuss the importance of recognizing that IBS is a very real condition that has several excellent management options too!

If you don’t already follow Kate, you should she is on Instagram @katescarlata and on Twitter @KateScarlata_RD: and can learn more at katescarlata.com

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How Chana got involved in science communication
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How to find credible sources of information?
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Why science isn’t perfect
How can we ‘pressure test’ the news?
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What’s the future of our food?
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Why food technology isn’t something to be afraid of
Molecular diagnostics – what is it?

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Social: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook (@fueledbyscience)

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Her research with the gut microbiome and lipopolysaccharides (LPS)
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How health care providers need to do a better job at communicating and connecting with their patients -and how to do that!

To learn more from Gabrielle, follow her on Instagram @vitaminphd or visit her website at www.vitaminphdnutrition.com