Why You Should Ditch Bread & Go Gluten-Free
Mark Hyman
Sep 16, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Focus on individuals, not diseases, for effective treatment
A core philosophy is to treat the person who has the disease, not the disease the person has, because different individuals can arrive at the same diagnosis through very different root causes.
Utilize CYREX Array 3 for advanced gluten sensitivity testing
The CYREX Array 3 (CYX3) is a highly sensitive test that analyzes 32 different immune markers related to gluten and wheat, which can help identify hidden reactions when standard tests are negative.
Address modern wheat's triple threat to gut health
Modern wheat is problematic due to a combination of hybridization for higher gluten content, glyphosate spraying which damages the gut, and the use of preservatives like calcium propionate.
Avoid gluten to maintain healing progress for sensitive individuals
For a highly sensitive person, consuming even a thumbnail-sized amount of gluten within a three-month period can create an immune response that completely resets all healing progress.
Recognize gluten antibodies as signs of leaky gut and immune response
The presence of any level of antibodies to gluten in your blood is not normal and indicates three things: you've eaten gluten, you have a leaky gut, and your immune system is reacting to it.
Commit to three months for gluten elimination results
A gluten elimination diet may require up to three months to show significant symptom improvement, as opposed to the commonly suggested two to three weeks.
Choose European bread for better gluten tolerance
Bread in Europe is often more tolerable because the traditional, slow fermentation process of 10-12 hours allows yeast to break down toxic gluten fragments, unlike the accelerated two-hour process common in the US.
Address C-section impact on microbiome to reduce disease risk
The staggering rise of C-sections, reaching as high as 92% in countries like Brazil, prevents the planned transfer of the mother's vaginal microbiome, predisposing children to inflammatory and allergic diseases.
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