Gluten and inflammatory disorders of the brain and nervous system

‘Gluten is the common protein molecule found in wheat, barley, rye, kamut and spelt. Gluten is a sticky, storage protein that binds to the small intestinal wall where it often causes digestive and immune system disorders. The most common condition associated with a gluten sensitivity is celiac disease where the small intestinal villi are flattened.

However, the immune reaction that takes place with gluten sensitivity can affect many different tissues and when it does it is termed non-celiac, gluten sensitivity (NCGS). NCGS is an epidemic that is a major factor in inflammatory disorders of the brain and nervous system.’

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