Could You Give Up Bread For 30 Days? See What Happens...
What Happens When You Give Up Bread for 30 Days?
In this video, the speaker discusses the effects of giving up bread for 30 days. He talks about how gluten, a protein found in certain grains, can negatively affect the body and cause various symptoms.
Gluten and Celiac Disease
- Gluten is a general term for many different proteins found in certain grains, especially wheat.
- Gluten is associated with celiac disease, which damages the small intestine and causes classic symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
- Many people who are gluten intolerant or have celiac disease do not experience these classic symptoms but still have genetic markers that make them susceptible to gluten intolerance.
Gliadinins and Opioid Receptors
- Gliadinins are a specific protein found in gluten that stimulates opioid receptors in the body.
- This can give a morphine-like effect in the gut and other parts of the body, masking GI symptoms caused by gluten.
- The combination of slower digestion caused by gluten and increased transit time caused by opioids can lead to normal elimination but also mask other problems.
Other Symptoms Caused by Gluten
- Gluten can cause hypoglycemia, trigger diabetes, Hashimoto's disease (hypothyroidism), psoriasis, dermatitis, depression, anxiety, autism, attention deficit disorder (ADD), changes in brain function.
- Some of these symptoms may be numbed by the morphine-like effect of opioids but can still cause damage to the body over time.
Giving Up Bread
- It is important to consider giving up bread or grains for one month to see if gluten is causing any negative effects on the body.
- Consuming whole grains as 65% of daily calories is bad advice due to the negative effects of gluten.
- A blood test that looks for antibodies related to celiac disease can help determine if someone has a problem with gluten. If positive, it is recommended to consider giving up bread and grains.
- Gluten-free foods are a step up but still contain grains and can cause similar negative effects on the body. There are alternative brands and recipes available that can satisfy the desire for bread without consuming grains.