Graves' Disease, Gluten Sensitivity and Natural Relief

Did you know that patients with Graves' disease are far more likely to develop gluten sensitivity enteropathy (GSE or celiac disease or sprue) than people in the normal population?

Got a testimonial recently from a customer who had some great information regarding Gluten Sensitivity and Graves' Disease and how she removed Gluten from her diet.

Here is what she said:

"Dear Joe to add to your research into graves disease, I removed gluten from my diet and take the herb pau darco which helps cut candida growth from the gut. I take no other supplements.

My thyroid has stabilized and I find I have no trouble with it or my diet any more, can eat seafood, drink a coffee or have a glass of wine, I sleep well and have no health issues. it is a simple regime as there are plenty of gluten free breads, pastas etc on the market  and most restaurants cater for it.

This has been a simple and effective solution for me to something that was quite life threatening 4 years ago.  It may help others too."

- Best wishes Deborah

Why Does Gluten Sensitivity Affect Graves' Disease?

One of the reasons for the co-existence of these two disorders revolves around the fact that both disorders (and several other diseases) share the immune system genetic markers HLA B-8 and HLA DR3. Individuals having these genetic markers can develop one or more of a certain cluster of diseases associated with these genes.

Gluten Sensitivity is characterized by an abnormal immune response to gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and oats. Although the cause is food intolerance, the ultimate response is autoimmune, with cells of the gastrointestinal tract producing autoantibodies.

Patients with concomitant autoimmune thyroid disease also have significantly lower levels of thyroid autoantibodies. With a tapering of their autoimmune response to gluten, the entire autoimmune mechanism is diminished. Patients with both disorders experience a reduction of both thyroid induced and gluten induced symptoms.

There are many great places to find Gluten Free foods, such as your nearest Health Food Store. Some gluten free foods can also be found at your nearest grocery store.

You should consult your doctor about getting testing for GSE. It may just be a reason why your thyroid problems are always flaring up.

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Thanks Deborah for the great information.

Joe Barton
Founder & CEO
Barton Publishing Inc.