30 Seconds SummaryIs Gluten Really That Bad for You?
- Gluten is a protein in grains often blamed for health issues like rashes, indigestion, and weight gain, leading to a push for a gluten-free lifestyle.
- Gluten is found in many common foods such as bread, pasta, and beer, making it difficult for many to consider eliminating it from their diets.
- Celiac Disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, causes serious health issues, but only affects about 1% of the US population.
- Some experts claim gluten increases gut permeability in everyone, not just those with Celiac Disease, potentially leading to health issues.
- Research, however, shows increased permeability from gluten is significantly more in individuals with Celiac Disease compared to those without.
- Other stressors besides gluten, like environmental toxins and other foods, could also increase gut permeability and contribute to health problems.
- While gluten-free diets are beneficial for those with Celiac Disease, for others the evidence of harm is less clear and more research is needed.
- Overall, moderate gluten consumption seems safe for individuals without Celiac Disease, emphasizing the importance of a balanced lifestyle.
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Andres Vargas
