Gluten: No Big Deal or Silent Killer?

December 8, 2022

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:

  • Cancer
  • Endocrine disruption
  • Fertility and reproductive concerns
  • Kidney disease
  • Heart disease
  • Liver disease
  • Microbiome disruption
  • Neurotoxicity.

3: Most wheat contains a preservative called calcium propionate.

This has been linked to:

  • Mood
  • Behavior
  • Attention problems

Dr Alessio Fasano

  • Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School
  • Professor of Nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
  • Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Mass General Hospital
  • Director, Mucosal Immunology Center, Harvard
  • Director, Center for Celiac Research and Treatment
  • Director, Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center;
  • Associate Chief for Basic, Clinical and Translational Research
  • 213 publications on pubmed.gov
  • Identified zonulin as the protein activated in intestinal permeability

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:

  • Have taken Antibiotics
  • Used NSAIDS
  • Has gut bacterial imbalance
  • Yeast overgrowth

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