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Dr. Robynne Chutkan, MD

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Sharecare expert Dr. Chutkan is a board certified Gastroenterologist and the founder and medical director of the Digestive Center for Women, an integrative practice that includes nutritional optimization, exercise and stress reduction as part of the therapeutic approach to digestive diseases. Dr Chutkan has authored dozens of journal articles and book chapters and has been a featured lecturer throughout the United States and Europe. She has served as a medical consultant for Discovery Health Channel and National Geographic and has been a frequent guest on The Dr Oz show, The Early Show and The Doctors, in addition to regular local network appearances. Dr Chutkan is the founder of Gutrunners (www.gutrunners.com) - a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving digestive health through diet and exercise. She is an avid snowboarder and marathon runner and enjoys Vinyasa yoga. She is passionate about helping her patients live not just longer, but better.



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  • gastroenterology

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Gastroenterology:
    New Device May Show Doctors More of the Colon

    SATURDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- A new device that gives doctors a better view during colonoscopies may help them miss fewer suspicious growths during those exams, a new study shows.

    Colonoscopies are the recommended screening tests for colorectal cancer, which is the second leading c...Full Article

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    Study Links Coffee to Lower Risk for Rare Liver Disease

    SATURDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Just a few extra cups of coffee each month might help prevent the development of an autoimmune liver disease known as primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a new study suggests.

    Investigators from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., found that drinkin...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Gastroenterology:
    Simponi Approved for Ulcerative Colitis

    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Simponi (golimumab) injection has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis.

    The drug is designed to block tumor necrosis factor, which has a key role in causing abnormal inflamma...Full Article

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    Robynne Chutkan, MD answered:
    Why should I avoid foods made with white flour?
    Foods made with white flour are associated with more glucose release and insulin production, which...  Full Post
  • Robynne Chutkan, MD
    Robynne Chutkan, MD answered:
    Why should I avoid foods made with white flour?
    Foods made with white flour are associated with more glucose release and insulin production, which...  Full Post
  • Robynne Chutkan, MD
    Robynne Chutkan, MD answered:
    Why should I avoid foods made with white flour?
    Foods made with white flour are associated with more glucose release and insulin production, which...  Full Post
  • Robynne Chutkan, MD
    Robynne Chutkan, MD answered:
    Why should I avoid foods made with white flour?
    Foods made with white flour are associated with more glucose release and insulin production, which...  Full Post
  • Robynne Chutkan, MD
    Robynne Chutkan, MD answered:
    How can I maximize the benefits of eating resistant starch?
    To maximize the benefits of eating resistant starches, there are some guidelines: eat pasta...  Full Post
  • Robynne Chutkan, MD
    Robynne Chutkan, MD answered:
    How are carbohydrates digested?
    Carbohydrates are broken down in the small intestine, mostly into simple sugars, then they are...  Full Post
  • Robynne Chutkan, MD
    Robynne Chutkan, MD answered:
    What are the health benefits of using resistant starch flour?
    Using resistant starch flour has a lot of health benefits; it has more fiber, fewer calories and...  Full Post
  • Robynne Chutkan, MD
    Robynne Chutkan, MD answered:
    What is resistant starch?
    Resistant starch is a carbohydrate that is not broken down into sugar in the small intestine; it...  Full Post
  • Robynne Chutkan, MD
    Robynne Chutkan, MD answered:
    Why should I avoid foods made with white flour?
    Foods made with white flour are associated with more glucose release and insulin production, which...  Full Post
  • Robynne Chutkan, MD
    Robynne Chutkan, MD answered:
    How can eating resistant starch protect me from disease?
    Studies show there is a link between eating a diet high in resistant starches, and a decreased risk...  Full Post
  • Robynne Chutkan, MD
    Robynne Chutkan, MD answered:
    Why is leaky gut syndrome difficult to diagnose?
    Leaky gut can be a difficult diagnosis to establish for a number of reasons: It's associated...  Full Post