How to Know if Gluten is Driving Your Inflammation, Autoimmunity, Migraines, and More

Mark Hyman

Mar 4, 2024

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The foods many of us eat every day, like breads and grains, may have an effect on our health in ways we may not even be aware of. From inflammation to a leaky gut, insulin resistance, and even autoimmune conditions, gluten often plays a role in degrading our health, as do modern farming practices that douse grains with harmful pesticides.



In today’s episode, I talk with Maggie Ward and Dr. Terry Wahls about the connection between gluten, leaky gut, and autoimmune conditions.



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The foods many of us eat every day, like breads and grains, may have an effect on our health in ways we may not even be aware of. From inflammation to a leaky gut, insulin resistance, and even autoimmune conditions, gluten often plays a role in degrading our health, as do modern farming practices that douse grains with harmful pesticides.



In today’s episode, I talk with Maggie Ward and Dr. Terry Wahls about the connection between gluten, leaky gut, and autoimmune conditions.



This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, AG1, and FOND.



Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com.



Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order.



Get FOND's amazing bone broth today. Just go to fondbonebroth.com/drhyman and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your purchase.









Mindsip insights from this episode:

Address modern wheat's harmful superstarch amylopectin A

Modern dwarf wheat was hybridized to contain more starch and gluten, including a particularly harmful superstarch called amylopectin A.

Incorporate Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat for nutrient density

Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat is a highly nutritious grain alternative, containing 132 different phytochemicals, protein, fiber, and minerals.

Choose dense bread with whole kernels for health

A simple rule for choosing healthy bread is that if you can stand on the loaf and it doesn't squish, it's likely dense enough with whole kernels, nuts, and seeds.

Transform white rice into a health boost with resistant starch

You can make white rice healthier by cooking it, cooling it completely in the fridge, and then gently reheating it to create beneficial resistant starch.

Commit to three-month gluten-free trial for symptom relief

Unlike typical elimination diets, it can take up to three months of being strictly gluten-free to see significant symptom improvement for some people.

Consume nine cups of vegetables daily for autoimmune health

The Wahls Protocol for autoimmunity recommends eating nine cups of vegetables daily, categorized into three cups of greens, three of sulfur-rich vegetables, and three of deeply colored foods.

Consume organic liver for nutrient density and safety

Toxins are primarily stored in an animal's fat, not its liver, making the liver a nutrient-dense organ meat that is safe to eat, especially if organic.

Choose whole wheat wisely to manage blood sugar levels

Eating two slices of whole wheat bread can raise your blood sugar more than having two tablespoons of table sugar.

Recognize gluten's role in increasing gut permeability for all

According to Harvard researcher Dr. Fasano, everyone who eats gluten produces zonulin, a protein that increases gut permeability or 'leaky gut'.

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