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Is it possible to be drunk without drinking alcohol? Actually, yes. There is a condition called auto-brewery syndrome whereby an imbalance in your gut microbiome can ferment carbohydrates to create alcohol. Blood alcohol levels can get surprisingly high. Though this condition is thought to be rare, it might just be underdiagnosed. Patients are dealing with legal ramifications, social stigmas, and disbelief by friends, family, and physicians.

Today we introduce the topic of auto-brewery syndrome to raise awareness that your gut microbiome can produce alcohol. We discuss how it occurs, how to diagnose it, and some strategies to treat it.

Today on The Lab Report:  


3:10 What is auto-brewery syndrome?
5:30 Causes and clinical associations
9:45 SIBO/SIFO – should we be checking alcohol levels?
10:50 Chronic tolerance and long-term alcohol effects 
12:20 How to diagnose ABS
14:30 Treatment strategies
17:00 Is it as rare as we think? Is there a spectrum?
18:12 Question of the Day

What patterns might we see on GI Effects and NutrEval?



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Food labels can be very confusing. In fact, many of us completely ignore them. If you look at the ingredients in many processed foods, you’ve probably tried to pronounce some of the chemical compounds listed in the ingredients. The food industry adds chemicals to food to either enhance flavor and color, or to preserve shelf life. There are thousands of accepted food additives and some may have important health implications.

In today’s episode, we discuss just a few additives you might want to keep an eye out for next time you go to the grocery store.

Today on The Lab Report:


3:20 MSG – monosodium glutamate
6:40 Nitrites and nitrates
9:55 The “Name that Food” game
12:45 Sulfites are everywhere
13:55 Maraschino cherries are polarizing?
15:20 Sulfites as a top food allergen
16:55 Food colorings, FD&C, lakes, and blue rats
21:25 Artificial vs. natural flavoring

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Shakira Niazi is the founder of Basil Seed Works – an organic basil seed product line featuring the superfood ZenBasil. As a refugee from war-torn Afghanistan who was later raised and educated in the US, Shakira’s path to becoming an entrepreneur is remarkable. Although she’s known for her work with Vita Water – helping to solve the world water crisis and providing water points to poor villages around the world, her current focus is to bring basil seeds from the Far East to the Western world. Basil seeds are a natural source of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

In today’s show, Shakira Niazi tells us her inspiring story - from childhood refugee to being featured in Times Square. We also discuss the amazing health benefits of basil seeds and why they are the new superfood!

Today on The Lab Report:


5:30 Meet Shakira Niazi and hear her amazing story
10:30 Changing courses through the pandemic
20:40 Health benefits of basil seeds
26:40 Hydrating and using basil seeds
28:45 ZenBasil vs. other basil seeds
30:45 Where to find ZenBasil
32:00 The Fireball

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Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson dedicated her life to public health and veterinary epidemiology. In studying dolphins, she discovered the first essential fatty acid to be found in over 90 years – C15:0 (pentadecanoic acid). Dr. Stephanie’s discovery and further research on C15:0 has uncovered some amazing cellular health benefits and significant potential for disease prevention. With this knowledge, Dr. Stephanie pivoted and founded fatty15 - a company that produces the world’s first, and only science-backed, patented C15:0 supplement.

In today’s episode, we speak with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson about her latest research into the newly discovered essential fatty acid C15:0 and how supplementation with fatty15 could be a game-changer for cellular health.

Today on The Lab Report:


4:45 Stephanie Venn-Watson on veterinary epidemiology and dolphins
10:15 Pentadecanoic acid (C15:0), dolphins, and disease
12:20 Food sources for C15:0
15:35 Essential fatty acid criteria
18:45 Cellular stability and pentadecanoic acid
21:10 Red blood cell membranes and testing
24:10 Iron and ferroptosis
28:00 Measuring cell fragility
31:30 Ferroptosis and inflammatory cascades
34:05 Fatty15 supplementation
39:10 The Fireball

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Methylation is a very important enzymatic reaction responsible for so many crucial metabolic processes. In a previous episode, we introduced the topic of methylation and the basics of this biochemical reaction.  However, there are many subtle nuances to consider when assessing whether a patient’s methylation cycle is out of balance.

Today, we dive a bit deeper into the biochemistry of methylation and peel back the layers to show how some of the specific biomarkers and backup pathways contribute to imbalance. And, what does that mean clinically? It may help to review our prior episode or use Genova’s Methylation Pathway Handout to follow along.

Today on The Lab Report:


2:50 Quick review of the methylation cycle
4:45 The important relationship between choline and betaine
7:05 Logical Speculation: Why is the betaine: choline ratio associated with disease risk?
9:35 Dimethylglycine (DMG)
11:15 Sarcosine and the ‘SAM disposal chute’
14:20 Glycine: What does it do?
16:55 Transsulfuration and glutathione
21:00 The multi-omics of the methylation panel
22:25 Question of the Day:  What is the stability of measuring SAM and SAH?

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Dr. Michael Chapman's Methylation Webinar

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We are honored to welcome Dr. Casey Means back to the show. She is not only a passionate advocate for metabolic health, but also a voice of reason amidst a broken healthcare system, a profound champion spreading the message of connectedness and fearlessness, and lastly a dear friend. Dr. Means’ new book “Good Energy – The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health” is available now anywhere books are sold.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Casey Means about her new book “Good Energy” which outlines how to connect the dots in healthcare, the critical importance of metabolic health, and practical tips to change your life and create your own GOOD ENERGY.

Today on The Lab Report:


3:10 The Amazing Dr. Casey Means on connection vs. siloes in medicine
8:45 Economics of the current healthcare model and outdated thinking
12:15 Longevity and biohacking – where have we lost our way?
19:55 Fear of death, control, and transcending the fear mindset
23:20 Fixing incentive structures of the healthcare system & food and farm industries
33:10 Practical tips and eating for GOOD ENERGY
40:55 Overcoming behavior change obstacles – listen to your body!
44:00 ROI in eating healthy whole foods
45:35 Life is miraculous, live in awe- not fear
48:05 The Fireball

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-means-md/

 

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