# Gluten free peoples of YYE **URL:** \ **Category:** Unrelated Discussion\ **Created:** [July 7, 2013, 3:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gluten-free-peoples-of-yye/56153 "2013-07-07T03:19:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![benkdru80](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e19b73/32.png) [@benkdru80](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/benkdru80)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2013, 3:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gluten-free-peoples-of-yye/56153/1 "2013-07-07T03:19:02Z")
Hi there everybody! I’m kinda surprised this thread doesn’t exist, as I’m sure there are some gluten free yoyoers out there, but here it is! Like most food allergies, it’s helpful to talk with other people to see what is OK to eat, and what isn’t, and to swap recipes and things like that, so now there’s a place for it here on YYE! Lil bit of background: there are multiple different illnesses which can result in a person being unable to eat gluten, the most prominent of these being Celiac Disease. Those with Celiac are unable to eat gluten, a protein composite found in wheat, barley, and rye (most oats are also not safe to eat due to the cross-contamination that occurs during storage). Also, most gluten free people are not health freaks, hipsters, or mentally insane (key word: most lawl) So yeah, any gluten free people out there? ---
**Author:** ![RobK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f07891/32.png) [@RobK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RobK)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2013, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gluten-free-peoples-of-yye/56153/2 "2013-07-07T08:50:32Z")
I’m gluten free, but not celiac. I don’t have to be as cautious as celiac people. I can eat oats that might have a little cross contamination. I find the easiest way to deal with this is to just eat whole foods. Don’t try to find gluten free versions of food that is better with gluten. I have the rare gluten free pie or something, but usually, I just eat stuff that is naturally gluten free. ---
**Author:** ![A\_Soviet\_Locust](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/a_soviet_locust/32/113687_2.png) [@A\_Soviet\_Locust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/A_Soviet_Locust)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2013, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gluten-free-peoples-of-yye/56153/3 "2013-07-07T09:32:51Z")
My grandfather and my three cousins are Celiac. There’s a chance that I may develop it as get into my later teens. Kind of a huge bummer. ---
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2013, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gluten-free-peoples-of-yye/56153/4 "2013-07-08T15:03:59Z")
It appears gluten sensitivity is linked to autism. > **[Gluten Sensitivity Linked to Autism](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/807390?nlid=31983_1049&src=wnl_edit_dail)** > > Some children with autism demonstrate an increased immune reactivity to gluten that is unrelated to celiac disease. ---
**Author:** ![RobK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f07891/32.png) [@RobK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RobK)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2013, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gluten-free-peoples-of-yye/56153/5 "2013-07-08T15:14:46Z")
> [@MiamiBuddha](#): > > It appears gluten sensitivity is linked to autism. > > [Gluten Sensitivity Linked to Autism](http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/807390?nlid=31983_1049&src=wnl_edit_dail) That’s interesting. I am very minor on the autism spectrum as well. I didn’t bother signing up for a medscape account to read the article though. ---
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2013, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gluten-free-peoples-of-yye/56153/6 "2013-07-08T15:21:24Z")
^^^ Sorry, I forgot you can’t read it without having an account… > [@Medscape](#): > > A subset of children with autism have increased immune reactivity to gluten, but the mechanism of this increased reactivity appears to be distinct from that involved with celiac disease, new research shows. > > The results also indicated an association between elevated antibodies to gluten proteins and the presence of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in the affected children. > > “There is evidence that immune system abnormalities are associated with symptoms in a substantial number of individuals with autism,” senior author Armin Alaedini, PhD, assistant professor of medical sciences in the Department of Medicine and the Institute of Human Nutrition at Columbia University Medical Center, New York City, told Medscape Medical News. > > “In addition, several studies have evaluated gastrointestinal symptoms and defects in GI barrier function in affected patients. Some have pointed to higher frequency of celiac disease, family history of celiac disease, or elevated antibody to gluten among autistic children, but these studies have been inconsistent about such associations,” Dr. Alaedini said. > > The study was published online June 18 in PLoS One. > > Growing Popularity of Gluten-Free Diets > > Diets that exclude gluten are increasingly popular in the autism community, but their effectiveness has not been proven in controlled and blinded studies. > > In the current study, Dr. Alaedini and his team analyzed serologic and genetic markers of celiac disease and gluten sensitivity in 37 children diagnosed with autism according to both the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R) as well as in 27 of their unaffected siblings and 76 age-matched unrelated healthy control individuals. > > The blood samples were tested for antibodies to tissue transglutaminase, a sensitive and specific marker of celiac disease, as well as antibodies to gliadin. > > The children with autism were also genotyped for celiac disease associated HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8 alleles. > > The analysis showed that the children with autism had significantly higher levels of IgG antibody to gliadin compared with unrelated healthy controls individuals (P \< .01). The IgG levels were also higher compared with the unaffected siblings but did not reach statistical significance. > > The researchers also found that the IgG antigliadin antibody response was significantly greater in the autistic children with GI symptoms in comparison to those without GI symptoms (P \< .01). > > There was no difference in IgA response to gliadin among the 3 groups. > > Additionally, levels of celiac disease–specific serologic markers, for example, antibodies to deamidated gliadin and TG2, did not differ between patients and control individuals. > > Nor was an association between increased antigliadin antibody and presence of HLA-DQ2 and -DQ8 observed. > > Little Clinical Relevance Yet > > The findings have little relevance to bedside practice at the moment, Dr. Alaedini said. > > “It would be too early to talk about medical advice or treatment resulting directly from this study. Also, the findings need to be confirmed in larger cohorts.” > > He added that the observations from this study point to immunologic or intestinal barrier abnormalities and their association with GI symptoms in autism. > > “Having a clearer understanding of the immunologic differences in the affected children can give us novel clues about the mechanism of autism, such as the potential involvement of immune-mediated pathways. These clues, in turn, may lead to new treatments that, for example, target those specific immune pathways,” Dr. Alaedini noted. > > “In addition, characterization of the target gluten molecules in the observed antibody response may offer biomarkers to identify a subset of patients that would respond to certain treatment strategies.” > > Another Piece of the Puzzle > > Commenting on the study, Dan Coury, MD, medical director of the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network and professor of pediatrics and psychiatry in the College of Medicine at the Ohio State University, Columbus, said the findings provide additional information to what is currently known about GI problems in autism. > > “The investigators found increased levels of an antibody to gluten, but not the abnormalities that are seen with celiac disease which is caused by gluten. They also found these antibodies increased more in those with autism and GI problems than in those with autism alone. These antibodies were significantly increased compared to healthy controls, but not significantly different from unaffected siblings. While the IgG antibodies were higher, the IgA antibodies were not,” he told Medscape Medical News. > > “In this case,” Dr. Coury continued, “IgA antibodies are a sign of immune function of the gut mucosa, while IgG antibodies are a sign of the body having an overall immune response, for example, they can indicate a person’s immunity to something such as chickenpox.” > > The findings pose additional questions, he added. > > "The high IgG suggests that without high IgA, what we are seeing may not be related to current GI gluten problems but some past exposure. This would also fit with the fact that there were no abnormalities typically seen in celiac disease. > > When starting a patient with relapsing MS on treatment, what factors do you consider? > Learn more about this treatment option > Information from Industry > “It might also mean that this IgG antigliadin antibody isn’t actually an antibody to gliadin. It might be an antibody that reacts with gliadin but actually is produced by the body to react to something else,” he said. > > Dr. Coury noted that because immune abnormalities have been seen in autism, it may be another part of the puzzle that needs to be solved. > > “By themselves, antigliadin antibodies do not mean disease. They are part of the whole puzzle. When they occur with other abnormalities and with symptoms, we begin to get a clearer picture. As the authors note, these findings deserve further study. It may be that this will help identify a subgroup of individuals with autism who might benefit from a specific treatment someday, when we have a better understanding of just what is going on here.” > > The study was funded by the US Department of Defense. Dr. Alaedini and Dr. Coury report no relevant financial relationships. > > PLoS One. Published online June 18, 2013. Full article ---
**Author:** ![Big\_cat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/big_cat/32/877_2.png) [@Big\_cat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big_cat)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2013, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gluten-free-peoples-of-yye/56153/7 "2013-07-08T18:39:17Z")
This is a cool thread. One of my sister’s friends had Celiac, and it looked like it was a tough life to live. Do you guys who are gluten free ever feel a sense that you’re missing out on something? ---
**Author:** ![RobK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f07891/32.png) [@RobK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RobK)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2013, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gluten-free-peoples-of-yye/56153/8 "2013-07-08T19:33:00Z")
It really isn’t that big a deal to me. I did have a gluten free pizza yesterday (bacon, chicken and ranch dressing, no tomato sauce) it was pretty good. Occasionally my friend’s wife makes midnight cookies at our poker game, and I feel a little left out. I miss pie sometimes, but my sister makes a great gluten free pie crust (my mom, niece and brother-in-law are all gluten free). Every now and then I miss a good sandwich. With fresh garden tomatoes and lettuce. On a hearty white bread, or a good grilled cheese. ---
**Author:** ![crococorey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crococorey/32/1380_2.png) [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2013, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gluten-free-peoples-of-yye/56153/9 "2013-07-08T19:34:15Z")
My two best friends are both gluten free, so i always eat gluten free stuff with them. ---
**Author:** ![PlasticWhip](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/plasticwhip/32/896_2.png) [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2013, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gluten-free-peoples-of-yye/56153/10 "2013-07-09T00:32:05Z")
Two of my first cousins have Celiac…