This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making changes in your health practices, diet and self-care.

A few decades ago, most people didn’t know anything about gluten. Today, there is an unmistakable trend of people going gluten-free in the hopes of solving all of their gut woes. Why is this?

In this video, Dr. Mark Hyman explores this question with gluten expert, Dr. Alessio Fasano, chief of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at MassGeneral Hospital for Children and professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.

View the original video here.

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