Gluten-free diets aren’t as good as you think
In fact, people who are on gluten-free diets are at high risk of getting cancer and other chronic illnesses, according to new evidence.
Two major studies have revealed that those choosing gluten-free foods have twice as much arsenic in their urine as those who eat gluten.
They also have 70% more mercury in their blood and worryingly high levels of other metals such as lead and cadmium, which have been linked to life-threatening illnesses in the past.
In a report published in the journal Epidemiology, scientists warned that ‘the effects of low-level arsenic and mercury exposure from food sources are uncertain but may increase the risk for cancer and other chronic diseases.’
Contamination comes mainly from rice flour, which is used as a substitute in food such as bread, spaghetti and cereals.
Facts about Gluten
- Gluten is a family of proteins found in grains like wheat, rye, spelt and barley.
- The two main proteins in gluten are glutenin and gliadin
- Gliadin is responsible for most of the negative health effects.
- It can cause problems for people with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, wheat allergy.
- Celiac disease is the most severe form of gluten intolerance and affects about 0.7 to 1% of the population.
Rice is already known to contain high levels of arsenic and parents have been warned against giving toddlers rice milk as a substitute for cows’ milk because of the dangers.
Repeated consumption of gluten-free products have also been linked with skin lesions, weight loss, high blood pressure, muscle wasting and diabetes.
Writer: nveer Mann for Metro.co.uk
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