Quinoa the bad guy according to this article...

[Keight]

https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/47-facts-about-the-gluten-free-diet-that-you-may-have-never-learned-from-your-doctor/

On the list is the suggestion that quinoa isn't so good because it can mimic gluten properties. Thoughts, good people? 

[kareng]

  On 9/6/2019 at 11:24 AM, Keight said:

https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/47-facts-about-the-gluten-free-diet-that-you-may-have-never-learned-from-your-doctor/

On the list is the suggestion that quinoa isn't so good because it can mimic gluten properties. Thoughts, good people? 

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My thought - stay away from this group.  They don’t let facts get in the way of their theories.  

[cyclinglady]

This is not a legitimate site.  They are trying to sell you supplements.  Scare enough people and maybe they’ll buy into it.  It is a shame that “snake oil” is still being sold.  

This is what was posted on the site the OP linked and my responses.  I am not a doctor, so correct me if I am wrong.  I do not want false information circulating on the internet.  

• Everyone with celiac disease is gluten sensitive, but not everyone with gluten sensitivity will develop celiac disease.  That’s why Dr. Marsh created the term- NON Celiac Gluten Sensitivity.  Partially true.  He did not coin the phrase NCGS.  
• There are over 200 medical conditions that gluten can either cause, contribute to, or make worse.  True. But it is actually celiac disease that is the root cause.  Gluten just triggers the attack.  
• Gluten can cause autoimmune disease.  What is known is that celiac disease is an autoimmune disease triggered by consuming gluten.
• Gluten can cause leaky gut.  Researchers are not sure what exactly causes leaky gut, but this disorder is real.  Google zonulin discovered by Dr. Fasano.
• Gluten is a common cause of unexplained iron deficiency anemia.  Celiac disease, not gluten can cause anemia.
• Gluten can cause of vitamin B12 deficiency.  Same as above.
• There is a form of gluten in corn that can cause inflammatory damage. Celiacs often have intolerances or allergies.  Corn is a common allergen. A non-celiac can have a corn allergy.
• There is no such thing as a gluten free oat Not true.  Oats grown in Dedicated fields and tested are gluten-free.  Some celiacs seem to react, so avoid them for six months after diagnosis. 
• Excessive gluten consumption can cause both excessive weight gain or loss Not true.  But celiacs can be thin or heavy.
• Lab tests for celiac disease aren’t specific and have a tendency to deliver false negatives. Rare. Remember, these guys are selling you supplements.  
• Villous atrophy, the hallmark symptoms of celiac disease can  be caused by corn, soy, dairy, viral, and parasite infections. True.  Many other things can cause villi damage.  The blood tests and trialing the gluten-free diet confirm celiac disease after finding villi damage.
• Eating processed “gluten free’ food products contributes to malnutrition and diabetes. Anyone eating processed junk food can become ill.  Best to eat a healthy gluten-free diet with fresh foods, but okay to consume other gluten-free foods in moderation.
• Some medications have been shown to mimic gluten sensitivity.  All medications, like food, should be checked for gluten.
• Gluten can cause asthma symptoms. Maybe.  There are over 200 symptoms and celiac disease is systemic.
• Vitamin C can help heal inflammatory damage caused by gluten. No evidence.  Just eat an orange or other fruit and veggies rich in Vitamin C.  
• Gluten can cause dizziness and loss of balance (Ataxia) .  Gluten can cause ataxia if you have celiac disease.
• Gluten can cause seizures. Same as above.
• Gluten is a migraine headache trigger Same as above.
• Gluten can contribute to testosterone problems in men. Again, same as above, but I bet this scares men into buying their products.?
• Gluten can cause thyroid disease celiac disease is often linked to other autoimmune diseases like Thyroiditis.
• Gluten can cause nerve pain and neuropathy. Celiac disease can cause neuropathies but other things like untreated diabetes can too.
• Gluten can cause 6 types of skin disease Not sure how many types, but celiac disease can affect the skin (e.g. eczema, DH, etc.)
• Gluten can be a trigger in autoimmune arthritis. Some celiacs have have other autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.
• Gluten can cause damage in doses as low as 20 ppm (1 breadcrumb).  True.
• Gluten sensitivity is completely different from a wheat allergy True.
• Gluten can cause liver damage. Celiac disease, not gluten can affect your liver or you could have autoimmune hepatitis or something else.
• Gluten can cause your gallbladder to malfunction. Celiac disease, your body attacking yourself, can damage your gallbladder.
• Casein, a protein in dairy, can mimic gluten.  False.  You can be allergic to milk proteins but that is a separate issue.  I consume lots of dairy and my celiac disease is in remission based on repeat biopsies.
• There are hundreds of different kinds of gluten proteins found in grains.  No kidding.  But celiacs react to only rye, barley and wheat and sometimes oats.  
• Sometimes gluten gets blamed for health problems that are caused by exposure to pesticides. This might be true.  Not enough research has been done on this topic.
• Sometimes gluten gets blamed for health problems caused by other proteins found in grain. True.
• Children with learning disorders often respond well to a gluten free diet.  Not known.  Get your child tested for celiac disease before putting them on a gluten free diet.
• Processed food can be cross contaminated with gluten up to 41% of the time. Not true. The Gluten Free Watchdog tests products.  Over 95% of products tested are gluten free.  Google her website and subscribe.  She also advocates for celiacs by working with the FDA and USDA.  Money well spent!
• As many as 92% of the people following a gluten free diet continue to have health problems because of cross contamination, processed food, and consumption of corn, rice, sorghum and other grains. Not true.  Many celiacs do not heal because they do not follow the gluten-free diet or are exposed to gluten due to cross contamination (like when eating out).  
• Gluten can be found in braces and orthodontic materials. Possible.  Verify with your dentist, but currently dental suppliers are aware of gluten per my dentist.  
• It can take 3 years to fully recover from gluten induced disease. Not known.  But it does take time to heal and master the diet.  
• Gluten free on the label doesn’t make the food healthy. Healthier for celiacs, but junk food is junk food.  
• The best way to lab test for gluten sensitivity is with DNA Testing.  Not true.  Over 35 % of the population carries the celiac genes but only a few develop celiac disease.  
• Most doctors are as in the dark about gluten because the learning focus in medical school is nutrition deprived. True.
• Gluten can cause  joint pain.  Celiac disease or NCGS can cause joint pain.
• Gluten can cause acid reflux or GERD. Same as above.
• Gluten can cause IBS.. same as above.  
• The gluten free diet is not dangerous to follow if you don’t have gluten sensitivity. True, in my opinion.
• Gluten in cosmetics and skin products can cause health problems.  Only if you eat them and you have celiac disease or NCGS. You may have a wheat allergy though.  
• Rice is a bad gluten free substitute because it contains toxic heavy metals. True in some respects.  Eat in moderation.  
• Quinoa is a bad gluten substitute because it contains gluten mimicking proteins. Not true, but you might have an intolerance or it could be cross contaminated with gluten.  Purchase only those marked gluten free to be safe and wash.
• You can take a quick and easy quiz to help you determine whether going gluten free is a good idea for you.  Just click here <<===. Do not click here.  It is a scam.  Like the IRS is after me for back taxes, my social security number has been compromised or my credit is being ruined  and I should give them all my personal Information and get a low 24% interest rate.  

Be careful out there!  ?

Do not read more bull$#%& on the following site (left the link to document my source which is good journalist practice in my opinion).

• Read more at https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/47-facts-about-the-gluten-free-diet-that-you-may-have-never-learned-from-your-doctor/#R6ZQpcCWXcbvXT9x.99

Edited September 6, 2019 by cyclinglady

[kareng]

Wow!  I usually just roll my eyes and ignore that guy.  

[Keight]

I think I shall avoid that site; along with many others. How annoying information like this gets around! Thank you all, especially cyclinglady, for shedding light on that. 

 

Quinoa, rice and sweet potato are my staples. I'd be lost without them. 

[cyclinglady]

  On 9/6/2019 at 7:51 PM, kareng said:

Wow!  I usually just roll my eyes and ignore that guy.  

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I think I just got fed up.  That and a lot of coffee this morning!  

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[Keight]

Bahahahahaha! I wondered what fuelled that!

 

On behalf of us all, I thank you, cyclinglady, for all that you do here. You go beyond the extra mile.