Gluten has been the topic of hot debate by a growing number of healthcare providers.
The literature is overflowing with the detrimental impact gluten has on the intestinal wall.
When you eat gluten, your body produces a molecule called zonulin. The increase in zonulin is linked to increased intestinal permeability aka: leaky gut.
Leaky gut can create a cascade of damaging health issues including autoimmune disease and many inflammatory diseases.
Although today's newsletter is not intended to do a deep dive into leaky gut syndrome, the objective is to present three additional reasons to avoid gluten.
1: Most of the wheat (gluten) eaten today is termed dwarf wheat and contains amylopectin A.
This is a super starch worse than sugar. Of special interest, amylopectin A is a trigger of small LDL particles. When wheat is removed from the diet, these small LDL levels reduce by 90%.
Amylopectin digestion may raise blood sugar and insulin levels, causing an increase in triglycerides and cholesterol and leading to fat accumulation
2: Most wheat has been sprayed with the weed killer, glyphosate.
There is growing evidence linking glyphosate to:
3: Most wheat contains a preservative called calcium propionate.
This has been linked to:
Dr Alessio Fasano
Dr. Alessio Fasano has shown in countless studies that gluten does affect everyone.
According to Fasano, leaky gut causes leaky brain, in all cases.
Leaky gut can become a permanent issue when:
Many researchers have indicated that leaky brain is the #1 culprit for Alzheimers Disease and other forms of Dementia.
There are several, very accurate and relatively inexpensive tests for leaky gut and for leaky brain.
Call or email us for an appointment if you are concerned about these "leaky" issues.
References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7767453/
https://draxe.com/nutrition/amylopectin/
https://www.healthcentral.com/article/all-complex-carbohydrates-are-not-created-equal
https://michaelkummer.com/health/why-avoid-grains/
https://wellnessmama.com/health/dr-william-davis-wheat-belly/comment-page-4/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3945755/
https://usrtk.org/pesticides/glyphosate-health-concerns/
https://jphe.amegroups.com/article/view/3665/4415
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/glyphosate-contamination-food-goes-far-beyond-oat-products
https://www.ucf.edu/pegasus/processing-risk-childhood-autism/
https://elizmalambert.com/the-link-between-processed-foods-gut-bacteria-and-autism/
Writen by Dr. John Nieters, DAOM, L.Ac, M.Sc. CFMP
