No grainer brainer

Among the most fascinating–and crippling–of the consequences of wheat and grains on the foolhardy humans who consume them are the brain and mind effects. The myriad forms these take are truly–can’t help it!–mind-boggling. Some recent comments shared by people on the Wheat Belly lifestyle: Lori: “Less foggy. Sleep better. More energy.” Jari: “Concentration and mood are great. I’m never upset and I’m supercalm. Energy levels up and creative as hell!” Linda: “Almost can’t believe it, but my memory is better. Also, my concentration. At almost age 60, this is a BIG deal!” The brain/mind effects of wheat and grain consumption can be broken down into several categories: Transient, reversible effects from gliadin-derived opioid peptides Autoimmune destruction of brain/nervous system tissue via gliadin-activated autoimmunity (partially reversible) Irreversible endogenous glycation via the high blood sugars resulting from amylopectin A grain starches Followers of the Wheat Belly discussions understand that gliadin-derived opioid peptides (“opiates”) exert effects that vary depending on individual susceptibility. In kids with ADHD or autistic spectrum disorder, for example, they cause behavioral outbursts and further abbreviate an already-abbreviated attention span. In people with paranoid schizophrenia, they can worsen paranoia (“John is trying to kill me”) and cause auditory h...
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