Dr Tom O'Bryan: Wheat sensitivity, on The LDN Radio Show 2017

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Wheat sensitivity can cause an immune response, not just gluten. Hydrochloric acid in the stomach breaks down the proteins and enzymes in the gut convert them to amino acids, which permeate the intestines and enter the bloodstream. Wheat causes increased intestinal permeability ("leaky gut") in everyone, but not everyone suffers from eating wheat because wheat is a minor irritant. At some point, symptoms of intestinal permeability are likely to appear due to loss of oral tolerance, and can result in various autoimmune disorders, such as Hashimoto's. Reducing dietary wheat can arrest the development of autoimmune disorders. A wheat-free diet is easier to follow when patients understand that inflammation can be reduced by following the diet. His book, The Autoimmune Fix, has recipes. For example, take 1 Tbsp chia seeds, which are high in Omega 3s, stir into coconut milk till it starts to gel, refrigerate, add crushed fruit, and you get a healthy dessert.