Gluten Sensitivity, Celiac Disease, and Selenium Deficiency Does gluten cause selenium deficiency? Should those with a celiac diagnosis be concerned with supplementing selenium in their diet? The simple answer is yes, but before we dive into the connection between gluten sensitivity and selenium deficiency, let’s take a look at why selenium is such an important […]
Gluten & Copper Deficiency When you think of copper, you may think of pennies or plumbing pipes. But copper is also an essential nutrient that plays many important roles in your body.Because those with gluten sensitivity and celiac disease can suffer with nutritional malabsorption, it is important to understand that the functions of copper.Copper deficiency […]
Should Celiacs or Those with Gluten Sensitivity Be More Worried About Covid? Should celiacs be worried about Covid? Are those with gluten sensitivity at greater risk of infection? The simple answer is no. If you are taking care of yourself, watching your gluten free diet carefully, and following a healthy lifestyle, you should not have […]
What Causes Leaky Gut – Going Beyond Gluten Autoimmunity, including celiac disease, is the modern plague of the industrialized world. Because leaky gut is a major trigger for this massive health crisis, it is important to ask the question…What causes leaky gut? The lining of your small intestine is made up of a single layer […]
Gluten and Vitamin E Can gluten cause vitamin E deficiency? Do those with celiac disease benefit from vitamin E supplementation? These questions and many others will be answered below, but first let’s discuss what vitamin E is, and why it is so important. Vitamin E isn’t a single nutrient. It’s a term used to describe […]