May 18, 2011 at 2:49pm
Dr. David Hubbard discussed research into zonulin in his presentation at the Hubbard Foundation conference. As many of you know, the Hubbard Foundation recommends a gluten-free diet to maintain endothelial integrity and a healthy blood brain barrier.
Another neurologist named David--Dr. David Perlmutter-- also recommends a gluten free diet. Here is his newly published book, Grain Brain http://drperlmutter.com/about/grain-brain-by-david-perlmutter/
So, what is gluten? Gluten is a special type of protein that is commonly found in rye, wheat, and barley. Therefore, it is found in most types of cereals and in many types of bread. Not all foods from the grain family, however, contain gluten. Examples of grains and seeds that do not have gluten include wild rice, corn, buckwheat, millet, amaranth, quinoa, teff, oats, soybeans, and sunflower seeds.
If you're like me, you've probably wondered, "What the heck does gluten have to do with the brain?"
Well, there is a very interesting connection, and it's based on research being done at the University of Maryland on a protein called zonulin.
