This detailed and insightful post from The Healthy Skeptic (Chris Kresser) will not only challenge what you think you know about the gluten-free diet, but undoubtedly teach you a few things as well. For those of you new to his blog, it’s well worth following.
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“One of these toxic compounds is the protein gluten, which is present in wheat and many of the other most commonly eaten cereal grains. In short, gluten damages the intestine and makes it leaky. And researchers now believe that a leaky gut is one of the major predisposing factors for conditions like obesity, diabetes and autoimmune disease.
Celiac disease (CD) – a condition of severe gluten intolerance – has been well known for decades. Celiacs have a dramatic and, in some cases, potentially fatal immune response to even the smallest amounts of gluten…”
