Guest guest Posted March 8, 2001 Report Share Posted March 8, 2001 It's confusing isn't it? It helps to clarify to yourself every once and awhile that there are two separate issues: 1. GFCF- a problem with breaking down gluten and casein proteins in the gut, producing an " opiate " that circulates to the brain probably causing cumulative damage. (Gluten and casein are deal-breakers) 2. Possible IgG sensitivies- a blood test may show that your child produces antibodies (think missiles) in your bloodstream when certain foods are consumed. The higher the number, the more missiles fired. The effect of this taxation of the immune system on behavior and the body will vary from child to child. Your child may also have an IgG reaction to milk or wheat in addition to the break down problem, not necessarily a high one. (my daughter's IgG's for milk and wheat were only 1's) In other words, she doesn't have much of a food sensitivity to wheat and milk, but she still breaks them down incorrectly. I know several people who have told me that their child's behavior/ body reactions are even worse when they consume one of their IgG no-no's vs when they have a GFCF infraction. So, can you not worry about IgG's? Depends on your child. You may need to worry about them just as much as the gluten and casein. If you haven't been tested and aren't seeing results from GFCF I would think you want to check into it. Hope this is helpful- I have to wrap my brain back around these concepts constantly or I get confused! Chin up everyone! Sara in Indianapolis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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