No Grain, No Pain: Why Removing Gluten is Key to Improving Your Health – Dr. Peter Osborne

Dave Asprey

Mar 5, 2024

Episode description

Today, we're diving into a topic that's on everyone's mind, but often misunderstood: gluten. Joining the show on this gluten-decoding mission is none other than Dr. Peter Osborne, aka the Gluten-Free Warrior. Dr. Osborne is a powerhouse of knowledge in nutritional health, particularly regarding gluten sensitivity and food allergies.

As the founder of Gluten Free Society, the author of the bestseller, No Grain No Pain, and the host of the Glutenology MasterClass Series, he's at the forefront of functional medicine, helping countless individuals combat chronic and autoimmune diseases.

His insights are crucial for anyone navigating the complexities of a gluten-free life.

In this episode, we explain why gluten isn’t good for anyone—even if you don’t have symptoms or a diagnosed celiac problem. As a foundation, we lay out the differences between gluten sensitivity and celiac disease, covering the surprising connections between dairy, gluten allergies, and mold.

Dr. Osborne also highlights why common gluten-free substitutes like corn, oats, and rice aren't the safe havens we wish we were. You’ll hear about the nefarious ways Big Food is keeping our country sick and how to start taking charge of your own health in simple, free ways.

Dr. Osborne shares his recommended diet, the rule of thirds, and how to effectively shift your eating habits. He recognizes the frustration and struggle many people face in finding effective professional help, and shares his tips for spearheading your own healing while collaborating with competent professionals.

This episode isn't just about gluten; it's a deep dive into understanding your body, your diet, and how to collaborate with your doctor to find the health solutions that work for you.

(00:01:48) Why We Should All Be Gluten Free

(00:11:46) Big Food’s Role in Our Declining Health

(00:28:31) When to Enjoy (and Avoid) Sugar, Soybeans & High Oxalate Foods

(00:42:39) Change Your Diet & Biohack Your Way to Better Health

(01:00:15) How To Respectfully Advocate for Your Own Health

Sponsors

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Resources

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books

Website: drpeterosborne.com

Read: No Grain, No Pain by Peter Osborne

YouTube:

Episode description

His insights are crucial for anyone navigating the complexities of a gluten-free life.

This episode isn't just about gluten; it's a deep dive into understanding your body, your diet, and how to collaborate with your doctor to find the health solutions that work for you.

(00:01:48) Why We Should All Be Gluten Free

(00:11:46) Big Food’s Role in Our Declining Health

(00:28:31) When to Enjoy (and Avoid) Sugar, Soybeans & High Oxalate Foods

(00:42:39) Change Your Diet & Biohack Your Way to Better Health

(01:00:15) How To Respectfully Advocate for Your Own Health

Sponsors

BEAM Minerals Pets | Go to BeamMinerals.com/DAVE2024 for 20% off your first order.

Viome | Go to Viome.com/Dave to save $110 on the Full Body Intelligence Test.

Resources

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books

Website: drpeterosborne.com

Read: No Grain, No Pain by Peter Osborne

YouTube:

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Beware corn gluten: stronger reactions in celiac gene carriers

One study on individuals with celiac genes found they reacted more aggressively to corn gluten than they did to wheat gluten.

#genetics

#gluten

Reduce mold exposure to prevent food sensitivities

Exposure to environmental toxins like mold can reduce your body's resilience, causing you to develop sensitivities to foods like gluten and dairy that you might have previously tolerated.

#mold

#toxins

Uncover gluten's morphine-like effects to understand toxicity

Gluten can produce morphine-like compounds called gluteomorphins that mask its own toxicity, which is why symptoms may appear suddenly after many years of consumption.

#gluten

#toxins

Manage gut yeast to reduce oxalate crystal production

The common gut yeast Candida can metabolically produce oxalate crystals inside your body, contributing to your total oxalate burden beyond just what you consume in your diet.

#fungus

#oxalate

Rethink gluten-free diets for effective celiac management

In two to five-year studies, 92% of celiacs on a traditional gluten-free diet (avoiding only wheat, barley, and rye) failed to have intestinal healing, likely due to inflammation from other grains.

#gluten

#inflammation

Avoid gluten exposure to prevent prolonged inflammation

A small gluten exposure can cause inflammation for up to three months because it takes that long for the immune system to clear the antibodies, making 'cheat meals' highly problematic.

#gluten

#inflammation

Limit sugar intake to prevent gluten-mimicking yeast overgrowth

Eating sugar can fuel an overgrowth of Candida yeast, which produces a protein that molecularly mimics gluten and can trigger a similar immune response.

#candida

#sugar

Adopt grain-free diet for true gluten-free living

Contrary to popular belief, grains like corn and rice contain their own forms of gluten proteins that can cause inflammation, meaning a true gluten-free diet is a grain-free diet.