Researchers Show That Gluten Sensitivity It Doesn't Exist

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Gluten Sensitivity And Study Replication - Business Insider

In one of the best examples of science working, a researcher who provided key evidence of (non-celiac disease) gluten sensitivity recently published follow-up papers that show the opposite.

The first follow-up paper came out last year in the journal Gastroenterology. Here's the backstory that makes us cheer:

The study was a follow up on a 2011 experiment in the lab of Peter Gibson at Monash University. The scientifically sound — but small — study found that gluten-containing diets can cause gastrointestinal distress in people without celiac disease, a well-known autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten.

They called this non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

Gluten is a protein composite found in wheat, barley, and other grains. It gives bread its chewiness and is often used as a meat substitute. If you've ever had "wheat meat," seitan, or mock duck at a Thai restaurant, that's gluten.

Gluten is a big industry: 30% of people want to eat less gluten. Sales of gluten-free products are estimated to hit $15 billion by 2016.

Although experts estimate that only 1% of Americans — about 3 million people — suffer from celiac disease, 18% of adults now buy gluten-free foods.

Since gluten is a protein found in any normal diet, Gibson was unsatisfied with his finding. He wanted to find out why the gluten seemed to be causing this reaction and if there could be something else going on. He therefore went to a scientifically rigorous extreme for his next experiment, a level not usually expected in nutrition studies.

Always thought the gluten thing was a sham.

 

[Arcana XV]

I don't know about the gastrointestinal thing, but for me, personally, giving up wheat was the best thing I ever did. I used to get constant, practically daily bad headaches and as a last resort I tried completely removing wheat from my diet. It was a miracle. My headaches were gone and as an added bonus I had more energy, felt less bloated, had less skin breakouts and generally felt and looked way better. I don't know if it's the gluten or what the hell it is, but something in wheat simply does not agree with my body. I'm well rid of it and don't ever want to put that crap back in my body.

 

[Risky Thicket]

Once I eliminated gluten from my diet my sleep markedly improved. Most bread ain't what it used to be. It's loaded with chemicals and non-food crap, even sawdust. On top of all that most bread is made with GMO grains.

 

[LagerHead]

Once I eliminated gluten from my diet my sleep markedly improved. Most bread ain't what it used to be. It's loaded with chemicals and non-food crap, even sawdust. On top of all that most bread is made with GMO grains.

The same GMO grains that over 2,000 scientific studies have shown to be completely safe?