REPLAY: Intestinal inflammation: Clinical definition, testing & treatment with Lisa Costa-Bir and Dr Brad Leech
Update: 2025-08-25
Description
Join Dr Brad Leech and ambassador Lisa Costa-Bir on her inaugural podcast on all things gut inflammation. Brad breaks down the importance of functional testing for assessing inflammation, with a detailed discussion on interpreting the four major tests: calprotectin, lactoferrin, occult blood and secretory IgA.
Learn about the importance of personalising treatment for patients with gut inflammation and how to effectively use (and dose) key anti-inflammatory herbs and nutrients for optimal efficacy. Clinical take-homes for use in your practice will also include dietary recommendations and an interesting discussion on colon cleansing.
COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
(00:50 ) Welcoming Dr Brad Leech
(02:02 ) Intestinal inflammation vs intestinal permeability
(03:29 ) Signs and symptoms of intestinal inflammation
(06:43 ) Functional assessments for intestinal inflammation
(23:41 ) How the microbiome influences intestinal inflammation
(36:05 ) When should we test our patients?
(42:07 ) Treatment options for combating intestinal inflammation
(46:32 ) Which diets improve intestinal inflammation and why?
(50:00 ) Colon cleansing: do or don’t?
(53:08 ) Thanking Brad and key takeaways
Find today's transcript and show notes here:
https://www.bioceuticals.com.au/education/podcasts/intestinal-inflammation-clinical-definition-testing-treatment
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DISCLAIMER: The information provided on fx Medicine by BioCeuticals is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.
Learn about the importance of personalising treatment for patients with gut inflammation and how to effectively use (and dose) key anti-inflammatory herbs and nutrients for optimal efficacy. Clinical take-homes for use in your practice will also include dietary recommendations and an interesting discussion on colon cleansing.
COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
(00:50 ) Welcoming Dr Brad Leech
(02:02 ) Intestinal inflammation vs intestinal permeability
(03:29 ) Signs and symptoms of intestinal inflammation
(06:43 ) Functional assessments for intestinal inflammation
(23:41 ) How the microbiome influences intestinal inflammation
(36:05 ) When should we test our patients?
(42:07 ) Treatment options for combating intestinal inflammation
(46:32 ) Which diets improve intestinal inflammation and why?
(50:00 ) Colon cleansing: do or don’t?
(53:08 ) Thanking Brad and key takeaways
Find today's transcript and show notes here:
https://www.bioceuticals.com.au/education/podcasts/intestinal-inflammation-clinical-definition-testing-treatment
Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: www.bioceuticals.com.au/signup/
DISCLAIMER: The information provided on fx Medicine by BioCeuticals is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.
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