And this article didn' t point out the downside of "grains." Many people can benefit from a wheat-free (gluten-free) diet, whether or not they are intolerant or allergic to it. Many auto-immune diseases (MS, lupus, arthritis, colitis) are correlated with gluten intolerance.
I have a form of arthritis that was probably triggered by celiac disease (gluten intolerance). How? The theory goes like this. In some people, certain proteins in gluten "leak" through the intestinal wall and into the bloodstream. These proteins are identified by the body's immune system as invading organisms thus triggering an abnormal immune response. The mechanism is thought to work similarly in MS, lupus and colitis.
As many as 1 in 250 people suffer from celiac disease, most of them undiagnosed. Moreover, many people seem to benefit from a gluten-free diet, noting increased energy and stamina.
If you ever feel especially tired after a meal of pasta or pizza, you might want to try a gluten free diet. It's not as difficult to follow as you might imagine.
As for the connection between autoimmunity and cereal grains, it is clear and compelling. The theoretical perspective of molecular mimicry suggests that gliadin-derived peptides, may activate the immune system against collagenous tissues, and since intestinal permeability (not celiac disease) is all that is required to allow the passage of these peptides into the bloodstream, a significant number of many types of autoimmune diseases seem likely to benefit from a gluten-free diet (11 ).Gluten is a Dubious Luxury of Non-Celiacs
by Ron Hoggan