Category Archives: Gluten Free Society Blog

What Are The Functions of Zinc?

Functions of Zinc in humans

One of the most common nutritional deficiencies caused by gluten is zinc. If you have ever picked up a supplement for a cold, you have probably noticed that it contained zinc. And, while you may know that zinc is an important mineral for your body, you probably don’t really know or understand why. In fact, […]

Everything You Need to Know About Magnesium

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Everything You Need to Know About Magnesium Have you ever been woken up by a leg cramp that you can’t seem to shake? Suffered with muscle tightness no matter how much you stretch out. Or find yourself plagued by regular migraines that leave you paralyzed for hours or even days? While these may lead you […]

Crash Course on Vitamin B12

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The Link Between Vitamin B12 and Gluten Sensitivity One of the biggest problems seen in chronically sick people with a gluten sensitivity is a lack of Vitamin B12. This is in part due to the area of the small intestines and stomach that gluten can damage.Both areas are critical for vitamin B12 absorption.In that regard, […]

Do Antibiotics Cause Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity?

Antibiotics and gluten intolerance

Do Antibiotics Cause Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity? Some researchers say yes. The video above presents the studies demonstrating this connection. The medical research in this area shows that the problem could be even worse for those with genetic susceptibility to gluten sensitivity. Here is a simple breakdown of one of the mechanisms behind this […]

Top 5 Mistakes Made When Going Gluten Free

Gluten Free Diet Mistakes In this video, in honor of celiac awareness month, Dr. Peter Osborne breaks down some of the top celiac disease diet mistakes that cause persistent inflammation in the GI tract and perpetual health issues. So if you are following a gluten free diet and it is not working to improve your […]