Oats gluten free?

[Eldene]

I have been gluten free and vegan for almost a year now, as I am also milk intollerant. My Celiac symptoms are getting worse! Is Oats réally naturally gluten free? Two trusted soarces state that people with gluten intolerance should not eat oats. I am reacting to even certified GLUTEN FREE stamped oats. I eat very healthy and balanced, but still have all the symptoms. I have to go to State MD's and they can only advise me to go gluten free. Àny input, please?

[MissEva]

I’ve read oats can cross-react with gluten and that sometimes Celiacs don’t tolerate oats. I have a Celiac friend who found out she can’t tolerate oats after being very sick for awhile because of it. 

[Scott Adams]

Oats naturally contain a protein called avenin, which is similar to the gluten proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye. While avenin is generally considered safe for most people with celiac disease, some individuals, around 5-10% of celiacs, may also have sensitivity to avenin, leading to symptoms similar to gluten exposure.

You may fall into this category, and eliminating them is the best way to figure this out. Some people substitute gluten-free quinoa flakes for oats if they want a hot cereal substitute.

If you are interested in summaries of scientific publications on the topic of oats and celiac disease, we have an entire category dedicated to it which is here:

https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/oats-and-celiac-disease-are-they-gluten-free/ 

 

[Eldene]

On 4/10/2024 at 11:25 AM, Eldene said:

I have been gluten free and vegan for almost a year now, as I am also milk intollerant. My Celiac symptoms are getting worse! Is Oats réally naturally gluten free? Two trusted soarces state that people with gluten intolerance should not eat oats. I am reacting to even certified GLUTEN FREE stamped oats. I eat very healthy and balanced, but still have all the symptoms. I have to go to State MD's and they can only advise me to go gluten free. Àny input, please?

Any Naturopaths on this site?

[Scott Adams]

There is a product call Quinoa Flakes that might be a good substitute for oats.

[Eldene]

Thanks - will see if I can find it. 

[Lori Lavell]

On 4/10/2024 at 4:25 AM, Eldene said:

I have been gluten free and vegan for almost a year now, as I am also milk intollerant. My Celiac symptoms are getting worse! Is Oats réally naturally gluten free? Two trusted soarces state that people with gluten intolerance should not eat oats. I am reacting to even certified GLUTEN FREE stamped oats. I eat very healthy and balanced, but still have all the symptoms. I have to go to State MD's and they can only advise me to go gluten free. Àny input, please?

 

Just now, Lori Lavell said:

 

Oats contain a gluten protein called Avenin.I'm Celiac and eat no grains. I am also a Functional Nutrition Nutritionist. 

[normagain]

I grind up nuts, seeds and buckwheat and add some oatmeal, soak it over night in couple tbsp of kefir but yogurt or acv can be used that gets rid of some of the antinutrients and creates some probiotics. You could easily omit the oatmeal and still have a nutritious breakfast which is more healthful than just eating oatmeal, imo.

[Eldene]

On 4/21/2024 at 4:11 PM, Lori Lavell said:

 

Oats contain a gluten protein called Avenin.I'm Celiac and eat no grains. I am also a Functional Nutrition Nutritionist. 

Thank you - Scott also informed me.