Gluten Facts
Gluten Facts
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| Interesting Gluten Facts: |
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| Gluten is a source of protein in the diet but the proteins are of low nutritional value. Grains that are naturally gluten-free are healthier because of their nutritional content and value to human health. |
| Gluten begins to work in dough when the dough is kneaded. Kneading makes the dough more elastic, and allows it to rise better. |
| Bread and other baked goods are not the only food products that contain gluten. Soy sauce, ice cream, beer, ketchup, and many other products contain gluten because it is used for a stabilizing agent and for its structural forming capabilities in some vegan (faux) meats. |
| Gluten is often found in cosmetics and personal care products, such as shampoo and toothpaste. |
| Gluten is sometimes added to pet food to increase its protein content. |
| Some people believe that a product labeled as 'wheat-free' means that it is gluten-free, but this is not true. There are other grains such as rye and barley that contain gluten. |
| Many dietary supplements contain gluten as wheat is a common additive and 'bulking' agent in a variety of medications. |
| Individuals who have an allergy to gluten are diagnosed with celiac disease. |
| Some people are sensitive to gluten but do not have a true allergy to it. |
| Gluten can cause a variety of health problems including leaky gut, autoimmune disease, ataxia, thyroid disease, neuropathy, skin diseases, liver damage, joint pain, IBS and many more health issues. |
| Gluten is suspected of being responsible for more than 200 different medical conditions. |
| Gluten can cause bloating, stomach pain, and diarrhea in those with celiac disease, even after consuming only a tiny amount. |
| Those with celiac disease can suffer serious health consequences from consuming gluten, and many times they are not diagnosed until damage has already occurred. |
| Serious health issues associated with celiac disease and gluten consumption include nutrient deficiency (body can't absorb nutrients), bone loss, liver damage, IBS, Crohn's disease, weight loss, inflammatory diseases, seizures, and asthma symptoms. |
| An individual with celiac disease can become ill from only one breadcrumb. |
| Some children who have learning difficulties improve when gluten is removed from their diet. |
| It can be difficult to eat a gluten-free diet because it is found in so many food products. |
| Rice, buckwheat, and flaxseed are good options for those who should not be eating foods containing gluten. |
| Some processes such as fermentation (used in making sour dough) can reduce the gluten content in food, making it less damaging to the human body. |
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