Targeted Support for Digestion, Barrier Function, and the Microbiome
Heavy meals, high sugar intake, lack of exercise, and frequent infections: Winter puts the gastrointestinal tract to the test. But what are the underlying causes—digestive function, motility, the microbiome, or the intestinal barrier? This webinar will show you how to differentiate between various disorders and use that knowledge to determine specific diagnostic and therapeutic steps.
Part 1: Focus on the Digestive Cascade
Dr. Elke Mantwill, M.D., examines digestive symptoms on four interconnected levels: secretion, motility, the intestinal barrier, and the microbiome. The focus is on how to identify disturbances in the secretion and digestion phases and how these can be addressed using, among other things, bitter substances, digestive enzymes, and selected cofactors. She also explains the importance of the gut-immune axis during cold season and the role of seasonal dietary fiber in butyrate production. Case studies and a practical step-by-step plan for monitoring your treatment round out the presentation.
Part 2: The Gut Barrier and the Microbiome Under the Influence of Sugar
Dr. Rainer Spichalsky, M.D., examines the effects of high sugar and fructose consumption on the microbiome, tight junctions, and metabolism. He covers a wide range of topics, from dysbiosis and increased intestinal permeability to inflammatory and metabolic consequences, as well as potential effects on mood. You’ll also learn which biomarkers are relevant when a compromised intestinal barrier is suspected and what role prebiotics, probiotics, and selected micronutrients play in therapeutic management.
