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Is Gluten Really THAT Bad for You?

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Is Gluten that Bad For You?

The short answer is: it depends…

  1. Do you have celiac disease? This is an autoimmune reaction to gluten that causes long term digestive issues and prevents your body from being able to absorb the nutrients it needs Gold standard is biopsy; blood tests are not totally accurate. Interestingly the associated disorders include low thyroid - Hashimoto’s - AI thyroid; malabsorption, B-12 and iron deficiency
  2. Gluten sensitivity? This is a blood test for the antibodies to the gluten - this is different than an allergy - IBS, brain fog, headaches, neurological symptoms, tremors, vertigo, anxiety, depression, fatigue, muscle and joint pain
  3. Any other Auto-Immune disorder or symptoms of AI? Positive ANA - and maybe other AI?
  4. Do you have leaky gut?? Check out my last two Wednesday podcasts to learn more...
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    Spark Faith Podcast Faith + functional medicine for Christian women to heal body, mind, and spirit.By Dr Kris Sargent
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