1. Do all plants contain gluten? Make a list of plants that contain gluten. (1 pt)
Not all plants contain gluten, but some plants like wheat, rye, and barley are packed with the protein, gluten. Gluten is one of the “most heavily consumed proteins on earth, and is created when two molecules, glutenin and gliadin, come into contact and form a bond” (Specter).
Plants that contain gluten include:
➢ Wheat
➢ Rye
➢ Barley
➢ Bulgur
➢ Seitan
➢ Triticale
➢ Mir
2. What are some known health issues that some people consuming gluten have? (1.5 pts)
Some known health related issues that some people consuming gluten have are anemia, diarrhea, bone pain, sever skin rash or dermatitis herpetiformis” (Jaret). These are just some problems that people face when consuming gluten affects the immune system. The symptoms listed above are all related to Celiac disease which is a disease that causes gluten intolerance that affects the immune system.
3. Find a recent scientific article (on Google Scholar for example) that relates consumption of gluten to brain health issues and summarize the findings. (1.5 pts)
Neurological manifestations of gluten were not found until the 1960s. These manifestations were said to be caused by “vitamin deficiencies secondary to malabsorption as a result …show more content…
“Removal of the immunological trigger (gluten) must be the basis of treatment of all manifestations and should be recommended to all patients once the diagnosis is properly made. Alternative approaches to treatment are being developed and have reached clinical trial stage” (Lundin). Things that can be done to prevent health issues are sticking to a strict gluten-free diet, being active, and also making an appointment to the doctor’s office to order a blood test to detect if you have the antibody that causes gluten intolerance. The road to a healthy life starts with taking responsibility for your well-being and taking steps to prevent
Not all plants contain gluten, but some plants like wheat, rye, and barley are packed with the protein, gluten. Gluten is one of the “most heavily consumed proteins on earth, and is created when two molecules, glutenin and gliadin, come into contact and form a bond” (Specter).
Plants that contain gluten include:
➢ Wheat
➢ Rye
➢ Barley
➢ Bulgur
➢ Seitan
➢ Triticale
➢ Mir
2. What are some known health issues that some people consuming gluten have? (1.5 pts)
Some known health related issues that some people consuming gluten have are anemia, diarrhea, bone pain, sever skin rash or dermatitis herpetiformis” (Jaret). These are just some problems that people face when consuming gluten affects the immune system. The symptoms listed above are all related to Celiac disease which is a disease that causes gluten intolerance that affects the immune system.
3. Find a recent scientific article (on Google Scholar for example) that relates consumption of gluten to brain health issues and summarize the findings. (1.5 pts)
Neurological manifestations of gluten were not found until the 1960s. These manifestations were said to be caused by “vitamin deficiencies secondary to malabsorption as a result …show more content…
“Removal of the immunological trigger (gluten) must be the basis of treatment of all manifestations and should be recommended to all patients once the diagnosis is properly made. Alternative approaches to treatment are being developed and have reached clinical trial stage” (Lundin). Things that can be done to prevent health issues are sticking to a strict gluten-free diet, being active, and also making an appointment to the doctor’s office to order a blood test to detect if you have the antibody that causes gluten intolerance. The road to a healthy life starts with taking responsibility for your well-being and taking steps to prevent