While investing my time in researching celiac and gluten issues, I have so much to share about Peter H.R. Green M.D. the director of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University. He has also written a book titled Celiac Disease, A hidden Epidemic (Harper Collins).
Dr. Green states impresses upon the fact that the human body didn’t actually evolve to fully digest wheat. We actually evolved to eat meat and that these enzymes in our bodies digest meat protein fully into single amino acids or molecules of two or three amino acids that are very easily absorbed.
On the other hand, our digestive systems can’t fully digest gluten easily, which is the protein in wheat. We are left then, with these large molecules of up to about thirty amino acids that can be absorbed into our intestinal lining, and then interact with our immune system which can cause celiac disease, especially in somebody genetically pre-disposed.
I think his book is extremely interesting and I highly recommend it. Please check back as I have more to share about this amazing man’s discoveries and knowledge. I hope to have my own interview with him and share this with you on my blog at www.GlutenFreeHelp.info
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Tina, do you think it is possible that some bodies are not built to use wheat and other gluten products? Not that they are sick, but they just don’t run on that fuel?
Just as one would not give meat to a songbird or fruit to a tiger?
Best,
Genie
Oh, I just now saw a similar comment from you!
But some people’s bodies do better than others’ with certain foods. My husband is a complete vegetarian and has been for 35 years. I know others who eat mostly raw fruits and vegies, others who do well on meat, or seafood, or dairy. Different genetic types.
I feel that there are a variety if issues at hand with each and everybody and each is very unique. Why someone is celiac or gluten sensistive and one’s neighbor is not, well who can really say why.
There is scientific evidence which does show a genetic disposition to various diseases,celiac is one of these. Then some beat the odds of some pretty debilitatioin diseases as well.
Celiac disease is a fact of a genetic disposition. Some will live a full life of eating gluten and never have troubles. These are all interseting points and I am not one to say as to why one body does well with a certain food and yet not well with another.
I do feel that rotation diets and eating things in moderation can be helpful, but then again this is individual. In all, I do not think there is a “magic answer” that can encompass and answer questions universally for all bodies when it comes to the above questions and suggestions.I am just very pleased when one individual discovers that which works for him or her.
My best advice is to keep getting educated, keep in tune with your own body and see what works. Also, be very aware that what is working one day may not be the right solution in weeks to come. These bodies are biological living maachines, there are many chemical reactions influencing and taking place at all times.
Best! Tina Turbin