lectin theory vs. gluten theory - Emma

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Emma,

I have a few more questions/comments now that I'm thinking about this.

1. Are you aware of the role of zonulin in gut permeability? From what

Heidi's posted to GFCFNN, in susceptible individuals, gliadin induces the

release of zonulin which signals the walls in the gut to open. A quick

Google scan shows that this was done in vitro, and I'm not sure if it's also

been observed in vivo or not. I'm also not sure if other molecules such as

lectins have been researched in terms of stimulating zonulin.

2. You said to avoid all grains except rice. I thought that ALL foods

contain lectins. So why avoid grains and not other foods? Are grain lectins

the only problematic ones, or are they *more* problematic than others? And

should one avoid seeds too?

3. If one IS intolerant (is that the appropriate word?) to lectins, do you

know if there is there any " cure " - any way to make oneself NOT susceptible

to lectin damage? Or is it considered to be a life sentence to a severely

restricted diet?

4. Would you consider coming over to the GFCFNN list for a few days to

discuss the lectin theory vs. the gluten theory? That list seems to be

almost entirely in Dr. Fine's camp, I think largely due to Heidi's

influence, but I think Heidi is open to new ideas and is a very respectful

debator. She is aware of lectins being problematic, but I don't know if

she's aware of the lectin theory you propose. IF many of us thinking our

problems are gluten and casein, but turn out to be lectin problems, you

could be helping a whole bunch of people to finally get at the root of their

problems. Most of the folks on that list from what I've read continue to

have problems long after they went off gluten and casein. Although, IIRC,

according to Heidi, the vast majority of celiacs' guts are no longer damaged

within a year of going off gluten. I think this was tested on biopsy, but am

not sure.

If you're interested here's the URL: GFCFNN/

You could introduce yourself by saying I asked you to come over and present

the lectin theory. There's lots of folks on that list who are also on this

list, including Steph and others. So you wouldn't be totally among

strangers.

Suze Fisher

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