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More than 80% of humanity has problems with gluten, by several different mechanisms!
Now, I challenge you to show these materials to that health professional you know who thinks that gluten “doesn't do that much harm”, or who is sure that “it's just a fad”, or who spreads the word that “it's bad for a minority of people”. You only have to study a little more, without prejudice, to see that the evils outweigh the doubts when it comes to gluten!
And you think gluten only detonates your intestines? Read on to find out that gluten wrecks your immune system, brain, joints, skin and many other organs and systems! Open your eyes: gluten consumption causes or aggravates various diseases, both acute and chronic.
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Understand how gluten affects the brain, intestines and skin
By David Jockers
🔗 https://www.epochtimes.com.br/saude/entenda-como-o-gluten-afeta-cerebro-intestino-e-pele-181752.html
Most people associate the issue of gluten sensitivity with digestive problems such as celiac disease and irritable bowel syndrome. In addition to gluten having a very negative effect on the digestive system, it also aggravates other regions of the body. The other regions that are most often affected are the brain, joints and skin.
Many researchers, including Dr. Kenneth Fine, PhD, estimate that 81% of the population has some level of gluten sensitivity. This means that the body produces antibodies to some type of gluten derivative. This mechanism is called molecular mimicry, where the body produces antibodies to proteins that are similar to gliadin and its various forms.
Many researchers and health professionals believe that the ideal would be for everyone on the planet to remove gluten from their diets. When individuals remove gluten, they notice significant improvements in brain function, energy levels, breathing, immunity, pain levels and skin health.
Giving up gluten improves your brain
When we eat foods containing gluten, we increase a protein molecule called Zonulin. Zonulin acts as a gatekeeper in both the intestines and the blood-brain barrier. The more zonulin in the intestine, the more permeable the intestinal cells become, and the risk of developing loose bowel syndrome increases.
High levels of zonulin also loosen the tight junctions in the epithelium of our blood cells. This allows toxins and other molecules to slip through the blood-brain barrier. When the blood-brain barrier is permeable, it activates an inflammatory response in the brain.
Even though your brain doesn't feel pain, it suffers
The brain itself doesn't feel pain, so chronic inflammation is diagnosed with symptoms such as mental confusion, slow mental processing, anxiety, depression, emotional disturbances, etc. Over time, a brain that is chronically inflamed leads to neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Individuals can also form specific antibodies to gluten molecules in other regions of the body. One of the most common of these molecular mimicry patterns are glutamate decarboxylase (GAD) antibodies. GAD is an enzyme that helps metabolize glutamate and is fundamental for energy production in the main regions of the brain.
Individuals with GAD antibodies often form cerebellar ataxia, which makes them unable to maintain balance and have poor coordination. GAD antibodies are also implicated in type I diabetes, autoimmune adult-onset diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and stiff man syndrome.
When we metabolize gluten, as a result we produce the opiates gluteomorphin and prodynorphin. These opiates have an addictive effect and can often lead to food addictions to sugar and carbohydrates containing gluten. People often struggle to get off these foods because of the addictions.
Cutting down on gluten gives you more energy
A gluten-sensitive individual will be constantly triggering their adrenal glands to pump out stress hormones every time they consume gluten. The immune system also has to step up and go into inflammatory mode, which uses up a lot of vital resources. This overloads the body with raw materials and it becomes set up for adrenal exhaustion and chronic fatigue.
By eating an anti-inflammatory diet that removes stressful foods such as gluten, genetically modified foods, sugary foods, and pasteurized dairy products, you allow the adrenal glands to descend. This results in better sleep, more energy, as well as improved stress and emotional balance.
Cutting gluten improves breathing, joints and skin health
One of the patterns of molecular mimicry is antibodies to transglutaminase. Transglutaminases are enzymes, found throughout the body, that link proteins and are essential for the digestion of wheat. When the body forms an immune response to the gluten molecule, it often also creates sensitivity to transglutaminase molecules.
Transglutaminase-2 (TG-2) is found in the intestinal mucosa, and antibodies to TG-2 are a marker for celiac disease. TG2 is also a known marker for osteoarthritis. This is one of the reasons why people with celiac disease also have advanced degeneration in their spines. Many individuals with non-celiac gluten sensitivity also have major problems with joint pain, rheumatoid or osteoarthritis.
Transglutaminase-3 (TG-3) is found in the skin, and antibodies can lead to chronic acne, eczema and dermatitis. Transglutaminase-6 (TG-6) is found throughout the central nervous system and the formation of antibodies leads to neurological disorders. Transglutaminase-7 (TG-7) is found in the lungs and the formation of antibodies leads to asthma and other pulmonary challenges.
Give up off gluten to feel better than ever
When you give up gluten and sugar, and minimize grains and other inflammatory agents, you'll notice that you'll look and feel much better. Your skin will be clearer, your hair will be shinier, your joints will be stronger and your brain will be sharper. Your memory will improve and you'll feel more emotionally balanced.
The benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet far outweigh the momentary gluttonous or social benefits associated with eating gluten, sugar and other inflammatory foods. Your greatest asset is your God-given body, which you have to take proper care of in order to live up to your full potential in life!
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