1023 - How Fungal Overgrowth Can Trigger Gut Symptoms (And What to Do)

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Could hidden fungus or mold exposure be driving recurring gut symptoms? In this episode, Dr. Scott Spiridigliozzi interviews Dr. Pejman Katiraei about a novel "backdoor" mechanism through which inhaled fungal toxins may reach the gut through the bloodstream, disrupt the microbiome, increase intestinal permeability, and contribute to persistent symptoms such as bloating, food reactions, fatigue, brain fog, and anxiety.

They also discuss how to identify possible fungal or environmental triggers and the practical steps that may help restore gut health and reduce symptoms.

 

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📌 Timestamps

 

00:00 Intro 

03:36 Hidden Effects of Fungus & Mold

07:15 Surprising Fungus & Mold Facts

11:44 Signs of Mold Exposure

17:21 MCAS & Nervous System Signs

18:33 Gut Symptoms 

22:31 How It Triggers Leaky Gut

42:29 Gut-Brain Effects & Inflammation

50:17 Sinus Problems

52:54 Neurodegenerative Disease Connection

54:28 Best Mold Tests

01:28:25 Mold Diagnostic Framework

01:31:31 Dr. Katiraei's Protocol

01:37:57 Mitochondria Supplements

01:38:56 Gut & Antifungal treatments

01:45:50 Key Takeaways 

🎧 Audio Episode & Featured Studies 

📉 Dysmotility and proton pump inhibitor use are independent risk factors for small intestinal bacterial and/or fungal overgrowth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23574267/

📉 Gut-Brain Inflammation and Disrupted Homeostasis Due to Activation of Mast Cells and Microglia:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41751904/

📉 Mycotoxin Deoxynivalenol Has Different Impacts on Intestinal Barrier and Stem Cells by Its Route of Exposure: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32987679/

📉 Chronic rhinosinusitis and cognition: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40619980/

📉 A positive correlation between autonomic nervous system function and endoscopic disease severity in chronic rhinosinusitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40988571/

 

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We Tested Our Home and We Don't Have Mold! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcdjPSD5QDo

Mold Substack Protocol: https://pkatiraei.substack.com/p/mold-protocol-for-children-with-asd