Autoimmune Help- There are many food antigens, among them lectin and gluten (gliadin) which increase intestinal permeability, leading to intestinal malabsorption. (Click share to save this on your timeline for later reading) You see an up-regulation of the NF-Kappa B pathway which launches production of pro-inflammatory cytokines; food antigens can counter the positive effects of medication because they cause production of inflammatory cytokines, histamine or interferon gamma. The theory suggests that foods (like wheat, cereal, beans, tofu and lentils) could spell trouble for autoimmune sufferers. This is why the paleo diet is gaining so much traction, it is grain and lectin free and I think it could resolve many pain syndromes. Foods with the highest lectin activity include grains (especially wheat, legumes (especially soy), nuts, dairy and nightshades like eggplant, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes and others. I’d give this diet 4 months at least, forever if you feel better. Many ask if soaking beans removes the lectins, I think it can help but I don’t think it is 100 percent effective. Protect your gut lining with probiotics, digestive enzymes and avoidance of refined/processed foods. For more information and suggestions to help with asthma, allergies, eczema, psoriasis, MS, lupus and other autoimmune conditions check this out https://dm186.isrefer/go/summitreg/suzycohen/
Posted on: Sat, 01 Nov 2014 21:06:00 +0000
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