The Hidden Dangers of Going Gluten-Free
Gluten-free diets are sweeping the nation as more people become aware of the dangers of the problematic protein found in wheat, rye and barley. While their intentions may be for the best, many are falling into the trap of “junk gluten-free” — foods high in sugar, starch, additives and genetically modified (GM) ingredients. Concerned health advocates believe that in the quest to eliminate gluten from the diet, individuals are, in actuality, exchanging one problematic food for another.
The role GMOs play in food intolerance
Gluten sensitivity is certainly on the rise, and GM food is firmly placed as one of the main aggravators of the condition. As reported in the article “Incidence of gluten sensitivity skyrocketing in the U.S. – Are GMOs to blame?“:
“Jeffrey Smith’s documentary Genetic roulette: The gamble of our lives reveals how GMOs destroy the digestive tract of mammals. Smith believes that the Bt toxin found in genetically modified food actually creates holes in the gut lining, leading to leaky gut syndrome. This may explain why gluten intolerance has become prevalent since GMOs were introduced into the food supply.”
What exactly is the leaky gut syndrome and why is it a problem? Basically, when the microvilli in the small intestine become damaged by an offending food, such as GM Bt corn, the gut wall becomes overly permeable and molecules of partially digested food leach into the bloodstream — thereby triggering inflammation and a vicious cycle of autoimmune symptoms paired with digestive distress. In an unfortunate twist of irony, many gluten-free products rely heavily on GM corn as a substitute for wheat, rye and barley, which further perpetuates the damage in the gut.
GM organisms (GMOs) aren’t the only culprit. Many processed gluten-free products are also packed with starches (from potatoes and arrowroot) and polysaccharide binders (such as xanthan and guar gum). According to Dr. Campbell-McBride, creator of the Gut and Psychology Syndrome diet (GAPS), polysaccharide carbohydrates (including sugar and starch) damage the intestinal wall and promote leaky gut syndrome. Add to this problem that xanthan gum is often derived from corn, soy — two top GM crops – and wheat, and processed gluten-free products aren’t quite so appealing to the health conscious consumer.
Another danger concerns rice. Sarka-Jonae Miller notes in the article “Bad news for Celiacs: Arsenic in rice may make it even harder to eat gluten-free”:
Read more: http://www.thrive-living.net/2014/09/gluten-free-Celiac-disease-GMO.html
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