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additive in items such as ice cream, ketchup, or soy sauce. Even though many people go gluten
free because they think it will be a healthier diet, there are some potential health hazards to a grain-poor diet. “A recent study reported that young
adults valued gluten-free food because they valued foods that were more organic, locally grown, and felt they were making healthier food choices,” says Champagne. The main concerns for gluten-free
diets are the smaller amounts of grain foods, she says, “which are high in fi ber and micronutrients such as vitamins D, B12, and folate, and minerals iron, zinc, magnesium, and calcium.” According to the Cleveland Clinic,
gluten-free diets may increase your risk for Type 2 diabetes along with the nutritional defi ciencies, so you should consider asking your healthcare provider or dietitian what type of gluten-free foods are best for you. Champagne advises: “If you go
gluten free, focus on foods that might help you overcome potential defi ciencies. “Consuming more fruits and
vegetables would be one of the best ways to increase dietary fi ber content while adding additional micronutrients. Fresh, whole foods, and natural gluten-free foods should be the main focus of a gluten-free diet.” Choose from naturally gluten-free
whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, fi sh, lean meats and poultry, beans, legumes, and nuts. Finally, although there is no way
to prevent or cure gluten intolerance, studies suggest that adding a probiotic may reduce the sensitivity to gluten for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease. “Some research suggests that
probiotics signifi cantly improve the eff ectiveness of a gluten-free diet and reduce symptoms of celiac disease, while combinations of probiotics may counter the toxic and allergic components of gluten,” says Champagne.
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FOOD DYE TRIGGERS BOWEL DISEASES Eating foods that contain Allura Red food dye, a common ingredient in candies, soft drinks, dairy products, and some cereals, can trigger inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), say researchers at Canada’s McMaster University. In lab studies, Allura Red (also called FD&C Red 40 and Food Red 17) was found to disrupt the gut barrier and increase the production of the chemical serotonin. Serotonin, in turn, alters gut microbiota and leads to an increased susceptibility to colitis. “What we have found is striking and alarming, as this common synthetic food dye is a possible dietary trigger for IBDs,” said Waliul Khan, Ph.D. “The literature suggests that the consumption of Allura Red also aff ects certain allergies, immune disorders, and behavioral problems in children, such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.”
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE DETERS IBD A study published in the journal Gut found that a healthy lifestyle might prevent up to 60% of cases of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. A healthy lifestyle consisted of a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 25, never smoking, at least 7.5 hours of physical activity a week, at least eight daily servings of fruit and vegetables, less than half a serving daily of red meat, at least 25 grams of fiber a day, at least two weekly servings of fish, at least half a daily serving of nuts and seeds, and a maximum of
one alcoholic drink a day for women or two for men.
ANTIBIOTICS MAY HEIGHTEN IBD RISK People over the age of 40 who frequently take antibiotics may be increasing their risk of IBD. A study published in the journal Gut found that the risk is greatest one to two years after use and when taking nitroimidazoles and fluoroquinolones, classes of antibiotics that target gut infections. Compared with no antibiotic use, taking the drugs was associated with a 28%, 48%, and 47% higher risk of IBD in those ages 10 to 40, 40 to 60, and older than 60, respectively. The risk appeared to be cumulative, with each subsequent course of antibiotics adding an additional 11%, 15%, and 14% increased risk, according to age.
THE 7 SYMPTOMS OF LONG COVID While studying people experiencing long-lasting eff ects of COVID-19, a team of University of Missouri researchers found that survivors are susceptible to only seven health problems: fast-beating heart, hair
loss, fatigue, chest pain, shortness of breath, joint pain, and obesity. “Despite an overwhelming number of long COVID symptoms previously reported by other studies, we only found a few symptoms specifically related to an infection from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19,” said Chi- Ren Shyu, Ph.D.
DNA MATTERS LESS AS WE AGE
Individual diff erences in our DNA are less important as we age and become prone to diseases such as diabetes and cancer. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, found that aging and environment are far more important than genetics as we get older. While our individual genetic makeup can help predict gene expression when we are younger, it’s less useful in predicting which genetic influences will increase or decrease when we’re older than age 55. Even though identical twins have the same set of genes, as they age their gene expression profiles vary, meaning they can age much diff erently from each other.
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