Considering going gluten free? Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of this diet to make an informed decision for your health.
Debunking the gluten-free diet trend
Gut health is crucial for overall well-being, and managing it properly can have a significant impact on our health. This video provides valuable information and tips on improving gut health and managing digestive issues such as Crohn’s and colitis. It emphasizes the importance of the gut microbiome and offers advice on how to support digestive health effectively.
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Unleashing the Power of a Gluten-Free Lifestyle: Is it Worth the Hype
Should you go glutenfree if you’re struggling with a chronic condition I am Dr eni digestive reset I’m a pharmacist functional medicine practitioner specializing in God Health this may as we step into spring full bloom we also welcome Celiac awareness month this special edition of our newsletter and the blog is dedicated to empowering.
Educating and supporting everyone in our community particularly those affected by celiac disease it’s a serious condition what is celiac disease celiac disease is a serious autoimmune condition disorder where the ingestion of gluten gluten containing foods leads to damage in small intestine it affects one in 100.
People world wide yet many remain undiagnosed this month let’s spread the word and shine a light on this condition that impacts millions of lives around the globe so what do you need to know eating glutenfree navigating the world of glutenfree can be challenging at first here are some quick tips for you and.
Let’s get to it right away read those labels always check food labels for gluten containing ingredients avoid cross contamination that might be more complicated when you’re eating out but at home you could use separate toasters cutting boards and other kitchen tools explore naturally glutenfree Foods.
Many foods such as fruit berries vegetables meats and dairy if you able to tolerate it are naturally glutenfree so you could enjoy those without worry if if you don’t have other food sensitivities people avoiding gluten who don’t have celiac disease are often labeled as fattish Foodies or Trend followers but they might be mislabeled.
After all what do I mean by that well the truth is that gluten impacts everyone whether you have celiac disease or not many people do not realize that so let let’s try to understand that how how does that happen what happens.
When you consume gluten consuming gluten activates a prot protein called zulin that regulates the permeability of the tie Junctions between cells in the gut lining it has been shown to play a role in the development of autoimmune disorders such as Hashimoto thitis or Crohn and Colitis we call it immune system disease some some sources still.
Say it’s autoimmune so what can we do and um how how can we understand the the impact in people with hashimotos for example the immune system attacks the thyroid gland leading to inflammation and damage to the gland this can cause the gland to produce two little thyroid hormone as a result.
Leading to hypo thyroidism and all that just could be from consuming gluten food if you’re sensitive if you happen to be reactive type research has suggested that increased gut permeability or leaky gut maybe that contributing factor in the development of ibds in the development of hashimotos zulin has been shown to increase G permeability which.
May allow those harmful substances such as toxins and bacteria to enter the bloodstream triggering an autoimmune like response so with that information um and and now being empowered and and go for research to to do more um glutenfree research.
On how does it connect with chronic fatigue uh ibds thyroid condition do you have to eliminate gluten eliminating gluten can reduce many symptoms and improve overall outcomes for those conditions um gluten is a protein found in wheat barley Ry it can appear in less obvious foods and products making it a challenge for.
Those that uh need to follow a strict gluten-free diet for some it’s life important and if you happen to have other chronic conditions and choose to avoid gluten please remember that there are many GL hidden sources of gluten and those include and I’m going to list them for you first one is soy sauce traditional.
Soy sauce is fermented with wheat alternative glutenfree options are available and you could ask in the restaurant if you want often made solely with soybeans number two processed Meats items like sausage saes hot dogs deli meats they can contain gluten as a binder or a.
Filler number three soups and sauces many canned and prepared soups and sauces use wheat flowers a thickening agent number four salad dressing some dressings contain mold vinegar soy sauce or weed derived additives number five imitation Seafood products like imitation crab meat often contains wheat as a binding filler.
Binding ingredient number six beer and mold sorry beer lovers uh mol the beverages most beer brewed from barley and gluten containing grains gluten-free beers are available they are made from alternative grains and should be labeled as such look for gluten free.
Number seven this is a tough one medications and supplements some pilton capsules use gluten as a binding agent it’s important to check the labels or consult with the pharmacist or even uh call the company to to find out number eight communion Wafers the traditional communion Wafers are made from wheat although glutenfree alternatives are.
Often available now fun request number nine beauty products that’s a tricky one too while not a dietary source products like lip balms lipsticks and even some shampoos and conditioners can contain gluten for those highly sensitive um like with conditions like dermatitis.
Or other forms of skin conditions avoiding these products maybe absolutely necessary if it’s on top of the Celia disease number 10 Licorice and Candy some candies use wheat flour as a binder and thickener number 11 spice mixes and flavored chips these can contain wheat starch or wheat derivatives as flavor carriers or anti-caking.
Agents number 12 instant coffee and flavored teas some may be cross contaminated with gluten to or use gluten containing ingredients or flavor gluten containing flavoring agents number 13 that could be surprising for some Play-Doh commercial Play-Doh contains wheat flour which can be an issue for children with Celiac or.
Severe gluten sensitivity who might even ingest some by accident so it’s crucial for individuals with C disease or gluten sensitivity to read those labels carefully and inquire about the ingredients when you’re eating out when you’re in doubt contact the manufacturer of the product for clarifications or for full ingredient.
List additionally looking for certificates on all these labels is important for most of my clients I recommend the gluten-free labeling on top of the wheat free free labeling as well for additional safety assurance I hope this most helpful for you this is Dr Ena at digestive reset I’m a functional medicine practitioner.
Pharmacist with experience uh with digestive health for over 15 years if you have any questions send them over and until the next time
