A link between celiac disease and growth hormone deficiency in children has been identified. Source: Clin Med Res. 2006 Sep;4(3):180-3. Gluten is a known endocrine (hormone) disruptor. Research has linked gluten sensitivity contributing to abnormalities in thyroid, progesterone, estrogen, pituitary, prolactin, and more. Growth hormone is a powerful stimulator of proper growth in children. It[…]
Monthly Archives: December 2010
A new study sheds light on the fact that selenium deficiency can be caused by gluten induced malabsorption. The researchers go on to say that Selenium deficiency can cause thyroid diseases and can lead to unregulated inflammatory damage… Regarding gluten sensitivity – the target organs are not limited to the gut, but include thyroid, liver,[…]
The following research study demonstrates one of the brain altering effects of gluten. In this case, a compound in gluten acts as an opioid chemical that leads to the excessive excretion of the neuro hormone, Prolactin. Gluten exorphin B5 (GE-B5) is a food-derived opioid peptide identified in digests of wheat gluten. We have recently shown[…]
Headaches, Depression, Nerve Damage, and Seizures… What They All Have in Common Recent research identified that 70% of gluten intolerant patients had social phobias. Depression was found in 52%. These are neurological manifestations of the disease, or are related to the disease, and they’re not the only ones either. Italian researchers found that 22.5% of[…]
Which Came First – The Chicken or the Egg? It has long been held that chronic seizures cause blood-brain barrier (BBB) damage. Recent studies have also demonstrated that BBB damage triggers seizures. Source: Brain Res. 2010 Sep 24;1353:176-86. Epub 2010 Jun 27. Mov Disord. 2009 Oct 30;24(14):2162-3. We know that gluten sensitivity can contribute to[…]
Gluten sensitivity research identifies a connection between gluten induced leaky gut, and leaky brain. The ramifications of these findings are important to understand the broad scope of the impact gluten has in many diseases. We were able to identify an intestinal Zot analogue, which we named zonulin. It is conceivable that the zonulins participate in[…]
We are giving away the new Glutenology Health Matrix Program to our top Gluten Free Warriors. To enter, video yourself destroying any food/product, etc that contains gluten (i.e. you can use fire crackers, chain saws, hammers, etc) We want to see your creativity really shine here. To enter, all you have to do is upload[…]
Gluten Free Society recognizes that corn gluten is a harmful component for the gluten sensitive. Studies show that people with gluten sensitivity can have reactions to corn gluten as well (see links below) Selected Studies on the detrimental effects of corn gluten: Study 1 – Corn gluten causes antibody response in celiacs Study 2 –[…]
Gluten Free Society and Dr. Peter Osborne are hosting a gluten free meeting on January 15th at the Sugar Land Library. Join us to share in your New Years Resolutions! ***Note: This is a new location for the meeting (please see link above for directions). Place: 550 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Time: 11:00[…]
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