Kathy E.

I should add that I have a primary (genetic) immune deficiency including an almost total lack of IgA, the primary mucosal defense of the intestinal lining and other mucosa. My intestinal permeability (leaky gut) test clears up when I avoid wheat and other food allergens. Fortunately I'm not allergic to corn, but I do have mild allergies to rice and soy,...

Actually, that is exactly what I would expect with corn allergy. I've had food allergies for years, decades in fact...and if you have celiac you almost certainly have a leaky gut. Corn allergy is not uncommon. It is often, very commonly true that we crave those things we are allergic to. And after the body is cleared from an allergen that you used to...