Schizophrenia / Mental Problems and Celiac Disease

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A study shows that high maternal levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG) are associated with a later diagnosis of a non-affective psychotic disorder in offspring.

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Can going gluten-free bring about a major improvement in mental health for some children? This question is addressed in recent article by Mary Lochner.

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Some studies have shown that people with untreated celiac disease can have higher rates of psychiatric disorders, but little study has been made to determine whether people with psychiatric disorders have higher rates of celiac disease.

New insights into celiac disease and schizophrenia

Do you know where LSD comes from? It is made from gluten grains.  In 1938 Albert Hofmann, a Swiss chemist, discovered LSD, having refined it from a mold that grows on grains.  However, it was not until 1943 that he discovered its psycho-active properties.  In his own words Hofmann states: “I synthesized the diethylamide of Iysergic acid with the intention of obtaining an analeptic.”

Doctors are recommending that kids with mental and behavioral disorders, and with low cholesterol be tested for celiac disease.

Researchers believe that proteins found in the gluten of wheat, rye and barley might play a role in triggering schizophrenia in people with a genetic risk for the condition, or in worsening symptoms in people who have the disease.

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This article originally appeared in the Winter 2003 edition of Celiac.com's Scott-Free Newsletter

The following was written by Dr. Kalle Reichelt who is a leading celiac disease researcher a