Daily bread -- Can any human body handle gluten? | Dr. Rodney Ford | TEDxTauranga
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Wheat contains gluten which can be harmful, especially for those with celiac disease. Dr. Rodney Ford's research emphasizes the importance of avoiding gluten due to its potential negative impact on health.
Insights
- Professor Wilhelm Dickie linked gluten to celiac disease in the 1950s, revolutionizing our understanding of the harmful effects of gluten on individuals with this condition.
- Dr. Rodney Ford's groundbreaking work on diagnosing and treating gluten-related illnesses, along with coining the term "the Gluten Syndrome," highlights the significant impact gluten can have on various disorders beyond celiac disease, urging caution and awareness in dietary choices.
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Recent questions
What is gluten?
Protein
Who linked gluten to celiac disease?
Professor Wilhelm Dickie
How did Dr. Rodney Ford diagnose Elizabeth?
Antibody test
What term did Dr. Ford coin?
Gluten Syndrome
What can gluten cause?
Nerve damage
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Summary
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Gluten: Harmful Protein Linked to Diseases
- Wheat contains gluten, a protein that can be harmful, especially for those with celiac disease.
- Professor Wilhelm Dickie was the first to link gluten to celiac disease in the 1950s.
- Celiac disease causes damage to the bowel and was initially overlooked in medical education.
- Dr. Rodney Ford diagnosed a child, Elizabeth, with a gluten-related illness using a new antibody test.
- Despite skepticism, Dr. Ford treated Elizabeth with a gluten-free diet, leading to significant improvement.
- Dr. Ford conducted tests on numerous children, finding that many benefited from a gluten-free diet.
- Dr. Ford coined the term "the Gluten Syndrome" to describe non-celiac gluten-related disorders.
- Research has shown that gluten can cause nerve damage and inflammatory reactions in the gut.
- Gluten-related disorders can affect the brain and trigger autoimmune diseases, emphasizing the importance of avoiding gluten.
