Grain fed animals affecting Celiac Disease

[Oregon Country Girl]

Hi, I'm new to the diagnosis of Celiac Disease and am trying to learn everything I can.

I heard that animals that were fed grains before butchering can possibly affect Celiac Disease

this includes chickens that were grain fed it affects the eggs and causes flare ups...

Is this true or where would I research to find out?

Thank You

[trents]

Welcome to the forum, Oregon Country Girl!

Not so! That is a fairly common misconception, however. Actually, the animals' digestive systems break down the gluten protein in to constituent amines. From there, they are reincorporated into new proteins used by the animals' bodies to maintain the body of the cow or the chicken.

[Oregon Country Girl]

trents...thank you for your response

[Wheatwacked]

The grain they are fed does raise the omega 6 in their meat.  It's why grass fed is better. 

100% Grass fed milk is 1:1 omega 6 to omega 3 ratio.

Organic Milk is 3 to 1 and comercial dairy is 5:1.

Wheat flour is 21:1.

[knitty kitty]

Welcome, @Oregon Country Girl!

Cattle fed grain are usually in a feed lot with lots of other cattle.  Crowded conditions can raise stress levels in the animals causing a release of histamine.  Same with grain fed chickens, they're probably couped up.  

Grass fed, pasture, is much better for animals.  They are more relaxed, less stress, less histamine, taste better, digests better.  

Histamine levels in foods added to histamine levels that our bodies make as part of the immune response can cause "our cup to run over", and symptoms can worsen.  

Following a low histamine Autoimmune Protocol Diet helped me feel better.  It's mostly choosing low histamine meat, veggies and some fruits.  

High histamine foods include shellfish, fermented foods like pickles and alcohol, smoked and processed meats, citrus fruits, nightshades, and eggs.  

You can use the magnifying glass icon near the top of the page to search for older threads on the forum on topics that interest you.  We're happy to answer any questions you may have, too!

Knowledge is power!