Disorders of gut-brain interaction presented by Dr Kerith Duncanson, PhD, APD
The intersection of diet, gut microbiota, and disorders of gut-brain interaction
Increasingly, so-called functional disorders such as IBS and functional dyspepsia, are recognised as having apparent immune, neural, and microbial mechanisms that explain symptom generation. The implications for clinical practice involves a deeper understanding of the intersection of diet, gut microbiota, and disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI). Dr Kerith Duncanson provides an overview of the evidence, approaching DGBI intervention with an emphasis on minimising unnecessary restriction in order to preserve microbiome diversity.
Learn about:
- Broadening awareness of the compounds, including FODMAPs, antigens, and histamines, found in common trigger foods
- The evidence for fibre-based interventions including dose and functional properties.
- Why effective care requires strong therapeutic rapport and interventions that avoid exacerbation of food fear and hypervigilance
Dr Kerith Duncanson (APD, PhD) is a research dietitian with the Centre of Research Excellence in Transforming Gut Health who applies evidence-based learnings to dietetic practice in her Newcastle clinic. She has extensive experience across the public and private health sectors and her insights to disorders of gut-brain interaction are relevant across a wide range of settings and specialities. Kerith offers supervision to dietitians who would like to grow their skills in this area of practice.
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