Do Antibiotics Cause Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity?

Do Antibiotics Cause Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity? Some researchers say yes. The video above presents the studies demonstrating this connection. The medical research in this area shows that the problem could be even worse for those with genetic susceptibility to gluten sensitivity. Here is a simple breakdown of one of the mechanisms behind this […]
Is Rice Gluten Free?

Is Rice Gluten-Free: The Potential Dangers of Eating Rice Is Rice Gluten Free? Often, people will purchase rice thinking that they are eating well. While it is true that rice meets the definition of gluten-free laid out by the FDA, this often doesn’t paint the whole picture. Rice contains a form of gluten prolamin called […]
Is Oatmeal Gluten Free?

Is Oatmeal Gluten Free? Oats are commonly recommended for those going on a gluten free diet as a safe substitute food. The classic or traditional definition of gluten includes only wheat, barley, rye (sometimes oats, sometimes not). So the big question is – is oatmeal gluten free? Why All the Confusion? The common response I […]
Gluten Sensitivity and Glyphosate Toxicity Part 2
Gluten Free Society Expert Interview Series Glyphosate and Gluten Part 2 Dr. Seneff: Yes, I would love to see that. Another interesting thing that directly connects to glyphosate: Glyphosate kills bacteria, and it preferentially kills the good bacteria in your gut. One of those is bifido bacteria, and those guys are really important for processing […]
Vitamin B1 Deficiency & Gluten Consumption
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) – A Common Deficiency for those with Gluten Problems Vitamin B1 – AKA thiamin is an essential nutrient the body uses to help generate energy from the foods we eat. This essential B vitamin also plays a role in the regulation of the heart muscle, and the production of the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine. […]
Gluten Sensitivity and Iron Deficiency Anemia – Are They Related?

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficits found in patients with celiac disease and non celiac gluten sensitivity. The most common symptom linked to iron deficiency is unwavering fatigue. Patients will often report severe loss of energy even when sleep has been adequate. This energy deprivation can also contribute to severe brain […]
Can Gluten Sensitivity Cause Bone Loss?
Gluten Contributes to Bone Loss in Multiple Ways… Bone Loss Mechanisms Gluten induced disease goes far deeper than celiac. There are hundreds of different symptoms, syndromes, and diseases that gluten can create. Some of the most common mechanisms behind gluten and bone loss are: Intestinal atrophy leading to malabsorption of vitamins and minerals leading to […]
New Mechanism Found in Gluten Sensitivity
Gluten Affects People in Many Ways To date, scientists have elucidated a number of ways that gluten can cause damage to both celiacs and non celiac gluten sensitive individuals. Unfortunately, when trying to identify gluten as a progenitor to disease, doctors typically only look to diagnose celiac disease. As celiac disease is an autoimmune reaction […]
Is Quinoa Gluten Free?

A commonly asked question for those embarking on a gluten free diet – “Is quinoa gluten free?” What Is Quinoa? Quinoa is actually not a grain. It is a pseudocereal seed used by many as a gluten free grain substitute. It is a commonly used staple crop in South America, specifically grown in the Andes. […]
8 Gluten Foods to Avoid

8 Gluten Foods to Avoid On A Gluten Free Diet Have you been trying to figure out what foods to avoid for gluten intolerance? Then you are in the right spot. This blog post will explain why gluten is harmful for those with celiac disease. For those just getting started on a gluten free diet, […]
Signs of Gluten Intolerance In Kids

If you have recently gone gluten free and are having difficulty with helping your children go gluten free, this video series by Glutenology and Dr. Osborne is a much watch. The series discusses symptoms and diseases in infants and children that are linked to gluten intolerance and celiac disease. Gluten Free Society and Dr. Osborne […]
Why are Some Doctors Scared of Gluten Sensitivity?
Gluten Sensitivity – Does it Exist? A recent paper was published based on an interview done with Dr. Stefano Guandalini of the University of Chicago Celiac Research Center. The article stated that gluten sensitivity is not a real issue, and that most people going gluten free are simply following a public trend. The article states […]
Gluten Intolerance and Asthma – Is There A Connection?
The incidence of people suffering with asthma in the U.S. continues to grow. Interestingly enough, so does the incidence of people being diagnosed with gluten intolerance. Because asthma can be an autoimmune reaction, the next question is – Are the two related? According to a new study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, […]
Gluten, Acid Reflux, and Esophageal Disease
Can Gluten Cause Heartburn? Do you suffer with heartburn? Has your doctor put you on medications like Nexium or Aciphex to control your reflux disease? Remember that the drug does not correct the origin of the problem. It only masks the symptoms. Research suggests that people who suffer from acid reflux – AKA gastroesophageal reflux […]
Lectins, Gluten, Rheumatoid Arthritis, & Molecular Mimicry
I recently had an opportunity to sit down with Fox News and discuss the concept of food inducing autoimmune disease… On that same note, the following review study discusses the correlation between food proteins, lectins, autoimmune inflammation, and the concept of molecular mimicry… Despite the almost universal clinical observation that inflammation of the gut is […]