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Are gluten allergies more common now than they used to be?
Posted on 3/24/14 at 9:01 pm
Posted on 3/24/14 at 9:01 pm
I figured this topic was appropriate on the FB. I swear 1 out of every 3 people I meet these days has to eat gluten free due to allergies. Usually its the heifer of a wife of one of my fellow soldiers complaining about the restaurant we are planning on attending. For the life of me I can't recall meeting one person in college or beforehand who complained of gluten allergies. Am I just a retard or is this a new epidemic?
Posted on 3/24/14 at 9:04 pm to indytiger
Kids allergic to peanuts is another. I never knew of anyone allergic when I was growing up.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 9:05 pm to indytiger
Self diagnosed hypochondriacs
Posted on 3/24/14 at 9:06 pm to indytiger
Gluten allergies are more common due to more people eating more processed foods from birth and living the majority of their lives indoors in AC instead of outside eating dirt and being exposed to allergens from the moment they could crawl.
Also, gluten-free diets (due to the fact that most sources of gluten are highly processed foods) are popular right now because they make the user feel great. Most people I know that have sworn off gluten immediately lost weight and any digestive problems they had soon ceased.
Also, gluten-free diets (due to the fact that most sources of gluten are highly processed foods) are popular right now because they make the user feel great. Most people I know that have sworn off gluten immediately lost weight and any digestive problems they had soon ceased.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 9:13 pm to kingbob
I was having to take Nexium everyday for heartburn and acid reflux. When I go gluten-free, I don't even have a hint of either. I think I'm more intolerant than allergic though.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 9:14 pm to indytiger
My doctor told me that most people don't have gluten allergies and that most people who claim to are full of shite.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 9:16 pm to indytiger
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Are gluten allergies more common now than they used to be?
Nope. I really don't think so. I also think the percentage of the population with any serious gluten problem is small. Now some people may change their diets to so called "gluten" free and "feel great", but the beneficial effects could be from things other than the gluten elimination.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 9:27 pm to VOR
crock of shite...along with i'm allergic to smoke
Posted on 3/24/14 at 9:30 pm to joeleblanc
Thank God. I didn't want to come on here and get reamed out for my opinion, but I'm with the majority of people here in thinking that these people are full of crap.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 10:16 pm to indytiger
I'd say for the most part people are weak. However, my fiance' is gluten intolerant/allergic. 5 minutes after eating something non gluten free she bloats up with painful gas throughout her body. I use to think it was bs until I've had to deal with it personally. It's real and for those it truly affects, it SUCKS.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 10:38 pm to indytiger
Seems like one of the worst food allergies to have.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 11:02 pm to couv1217
So couv, your gf is pretty gassy eh?
Posted on 3/24/14 at 11:06 pm to CorkSoaker
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Message Posted by CorkSoaker Self diagnosed hypochondriacs
Honestly this. You don't hear about poor people with gluten problems either. It's an upper class problem to have.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 11:12 pm to indytiger
Another marketing scam that sheep are falling for. Much like the belief that organic is "healthier."
Posted on 3/25/14 at 8:39 am to Brettesaurus Rex
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Honestly this. You don't hear about poor people with gluten problems either. It's an upper class problem to have.
I've seen the allergy first hand. My MIL's lips blow up like she got stung by a bee. I don't think she could do that if she wasn't allergic.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 8:47 am to indytiger
Yup, just like people with ADD/ADHD are more common.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 8:50 am to indytiger
<1% of people have celiac disease
Posted on 3/25/14 at 8:53 am to Salmon
quote:how many people do you think have actually been tested for celiac's? I agree that there is a very, very small % that has celiac's. But, there are a lot more than 1% that see an increase in quality of health/life when they remove gluten from their diet.
<1% of people have celiac disease
Part of it is probably because people are going from eating fast food 10x a week to eating better overall. But, there are legitimate issues for some people eating gluten. And, not all of those are covered under celiac's disease.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 9:03 am to hashtag
Agree that the percentage of people who are truly celiac is pretty small, but a not insignificant number of people are gluten sensitive. For the "sensitive", a reduced wheat diet is beneficial.
The overwhelming majority of those who improve on gluten free diets are experiencing a calorie reduction in the carbs/sugars intake....they'd probably see improvement if they eliminated refined sugars and kept the gluten. Nearly all of the supermarket breads contain added sugar; ditto for crackers, breakfast carbs (granola, cereal, bars, etc), and dessert baked goods.
The overwhelming majority of those who improve on gluten free diets are experiencing a calorie reduction in the carbs/sugars intake....they'd probably see improvement if they eliminated refined sugars and kept the gluten. Nearly all of the supermarket breads contain added sugar; ditto for crackers, breakfast carbs (granola, cereal, bars, etc), and dessert baked goods.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 9:04 am to hungryone
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The overwhelming majority of those who improve on gluten free diets are experiencing a calorie reduction in the carbs/sugars intake....they'd probably see improvement if they eliminated refined sugars and kept the gluten.
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