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Why Is Everyone Talking About Gluten?

Sensitivity to gluten has become a hot topic these days. Because of its connections to osteoporosis, acne, allergies, and other conditions, it shouldn't be a surprise there's so much interest in gluten. But what is gluten? How can it effect your health? And why should you care? Let's explore these questions now.

First off, I'll define what gluten is and is not. Gluten is a substance (it's actually a protein) that is found in certain grains. Gluten isn't a virus or bacteria, nor is it artificial. It is a naturally occuring part of the grains in which it is found, and we call these grains "gluten grains".

Gluten occurs naturally in just these grains: barley, wheat, and rye. If you eat even a small serving of any of those grains, you are eating gluten. This includes flours made from these grains, as well as anything made from these grains, such as pretzels, bread, and beer.

Gluten causes health problems when susceptible individuals eat it, it damages the lining of the intestine and also causes the immune system to malfunction. This leads to a whole host of problems, including nutrient deficiencies, anemia, autoimmune diseases, and more.

There's now some growing confusion over whether oats should be considered gluten grains. Unfortunately, the answer is sometimes. While it's true that oats do contain a substance that is similar to gluten, it is different than the gluten found in wheat, barley, and rye. This substance in oats doesn't cause the same health problems for most people. However, the issue lies in cross-contamination. You see, oats are often grown near gluten grains, and are loaded onto the same trucks and processed in the same machines as gluten grains. This often means that traces of wheat, barley, or rye gluten can be found in oats. Look for labels stating "gluten-free" when purchasing oats to be sure they truly are gluten free.

Surprisingly, gluten can show up where you least expect it. Fried foods often contain gluten because the foods are dipped in a batter that contains gluten-containing flour before frying. SOY sauce usually contains wheat. shop for tamari to put on your favorite Chinese food instead, it is usually gluten-free. Gluten itself is sometimes added as agent in foods such as candies, to provide texture and consistency.

Grains containing gluten became a staple of our diet around 10,000 years ago, as the first agricultural societies experimented with relying on cereal grains for sustenance. Since then, our dependence on cereal grains, including gluten-containing grains, has become a global phenomenon.

One interesting factoid is that the geographical areas that have had the longest exposure to gluten in their diets, also tend to have the lowest incidence of gluten allergy (celiac disease). This means that it likely takes many generations for our bodies to adapt to eating this gluten as a food. The fact that many of our genomes haven't fully adapted to eating gluten is likely responsible for such a large number of people being sensitive to gluten.

If you suffer from frequent stomach or bowel problems, autoimmune diseases, anemia, arthritis, or skin conditions, you may have a sensitivity to gluten.

To find out if gluten may be causing your health condition, visit your Portland Chiropractor for an evaluation. You should look for a Portland Chiropractor experienced in treating gluten-related conditions and begin your road to recovery.
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