The Truth About Low FODMAP, SIBO, Gluten & Bloating with Kate Scarlata, RDN

In this episode of The Mind-Gut Conversation, Dr. Emeran Mayer speaks with Kate Scarlata, RDN, an internationally recognized GI dietitian and bestselling author known for her leadership in digestive health nutrition. Together, they explore some of the most misunderstood but widely discussed topics in gut health today.

Kate shares the personal medical journey that shaped her career, her evidence-based approach to dietary therapy, and why she believes patients deserve a life that is bigger, not more restricted. The conversation moves through the Low FODMAP diet, SIBO, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, bloating, and detox culture – always with an emphasis on personalization, balance, and quality of life.

Key Topics Covered:

• When the Low FODMAP diet is helpful—and when it’s not
• Why SIBO may be overdiagnosed, and how to think about treatment
• Gluten sensitivity: nocebo, fructans, or something else?
• Understanding bloating: diet, stress, motility, and hypersensitivity
• Why “detox” protocols miss the point entirely

Whether you’re navigating IBS yourself or guiding patients through these issues, this episode offers clarity, nuance, and actionable insight from one of the field’s most respected voices.