Optimizing MCAS Treatment & Care with Nutrition
This 3 part series explores the role of the dietitian and MNT for mast cell activation syndromes and diseases (MCAS/MCAD). The series covers pathophysiology, clinical nutrition assessments for patients, evidence-based treatments and therapies available, and how to develop evidence-based nutrition care plans for patients.
- Part 1: MCAS – symptoms, diagnosis and medical treatment with Dr. Zac Spiritos MD
- Part 2: The Role of Food and Mast Cell Activation, RD Assessment & MNT with Kate Scarlata MPH RD
- Part 3: Case Studies and Addressing Complexities in Patient Care with Kate Scarlata, Zac Spiritos, and Erin Judge
Approved for 4.5 CEUs from CDR (both live and recorded versions)
This series has been recorded for your convenience and will all be available upon purchase.
About our speakers:
Kate Scarlata MPH, RD
Kate Scarlata MPH, RDN is a Boston-based registered dietitian and New York Times best selling author with 30+ years of digestive health experience. She was awarded Best Dietitian by Boston Magazine. Kate is a world-renowned low FODMAP diet expert and invited speaker on the role of food intolerance in GI disorders at numerous international and national gastrointestinal health conferences from Harvard Medical School to Monash University.
Kate specializes in digestive health including treatment for: IBS, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, mast cell activation syndrome and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
Zac Spiritos MD
Dr. Zachary Spiritos is a Philadelphian turned North Carolinian, having made his way south for college and ultimately putting down roots after meeting his wife. He graduated cum laude from Davidson College and went on to ultimately complete his gastroenterology fellowship at Duke University.
Dr. Spiritos specializes in neurogastroenterology, with a focus on disorders like postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and gastrointestinal issues related to hypermobility syndromes. He also cares for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional GI disorders, and complex motility conditions. Passionate about patient education and whole-person care, he integrates nutrition, stress management, and gut-brain therapies into his treatment approach.
