Heidi Staudacher shares key insights on diet and gut health

Being an expert dietitian with over 15 years of experience, Heidi Staudacher explored challenges in dietary research for gastrointestinal (GI) disorders like IBS, where placebo responses can reach 30–40%. She also discussed the influence of the mind on gut health, the role of nocebo effects and expectations in food sensitivities, and the need for rigorous research methods in nutritional science.
 
Her work has helped shape global IBS treatment guidelines and continues to inform best practices in managing both gut and mental health conditions.