Celiac.com 03/01/2017 - Do people who eat a gluten-free diet face an increased exposure to toxic metals like arsenic and mercury, and thus possibly higher rates of cardiovascular disease, cancer and neurological effects?
That's a very possible scenario, according to a report published in the journal Epidemiology. Maria Argos, assistant professor of epidemiology in the UIC School of Public Health, and her colleagues searched data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for a link between gluten-free diet and biomarkers of toxic metals in blood and urine.
Of the 7,471 people they surveyed between 2009 and 2014, they found 73 participants who reported eating a gluten-free diet.
People on a gluten-free diet higher concentrations of arsenic in their urine, and mercury...

Celiac.com 12/07/2020 - A team of researchers has established the first bioinformatics method to determine and test the potential biological sensitivity of living organisms to glyphosate, the chemical in the herbicide commercially marketed as Roundup. Their research shows that glyphosate may negatively affect more than half of bacteria strains that make up the human gut microbiome. 
The research team included Lyydia Leinoa,Tuomas Talla, Marjo Helandera, Irma Saloniemia, Kari Saikkonen, Suvi Ruuskanena, and Pere Puigbòacd. They are variously affiliated with the Department of Biology, University of Turku, Turku, Finland, the Biodiversity Unit, University of Turku, Finland, the Nutrition and Health Unit, Eurecat Technology Centre of Catalonia, Reus, Catalonia, Spain, and the Department of ...

Celiac.com 06/11/2024 - The findings from a study conducted by Moms Across America shed light on concerning levels of glyphosate, pesticides, low mineral content, and even gluten in gluten-free products. This is particularly relevant to individuals with celiac disease and gluten intolerance, a population that relies on gluten-free products to manage their condition.
The study tested 46 samples of organic and non-organic gluten-free food products, including bread, pasta, crackers, snacks, flour, dessert mixes, and chips, for glyphosate/AMPA, 236 pesticides, gluten, and mineral content. The results revealed that 44 out of 46 samples tested positive for glyphosate, a known contributor to gluten intolerance. What's more alarming is that 21% of these samples exceeded the EU threshold for...

Celiac.com 05/19/2025 - When children are diagnosed with celiac disease, switching to a gluten-free diet is essential for healing and managing symptoms. However, new research suggests that this important dietary change may come with an unexpected side effect: increased exposure to arsenic, a toxic heavy metal found in certain foods—especially rice. This study explored whether children newly diagnosed with celiac disease absorb more arsenic after starting a gluten-free diet and what that might mean for their health.
Why the Study Was Conducted
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition triggered by eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. The only treatment is a lifelong gluten-free diet. However, many gluten-free products use rice as a substitute for wheat-b...