Category: Mythbusting
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4 new gluten myths that appeal to the healthy
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Gluten is not the only thing in wheat, and it’s the carbohydrates that are actually behind some of the newest gluten myths aimed at otherwise healthy people. Learn the facts about water weight, acne, rough skin, and hormones, plus the important health benefits of wheat.
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Myths used to justify food intolerance blood tests (IgG tests)
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No blood test can detect food intolerance. IgG/IgG4 ELISA tests claim to detect a form of food intolerance that doesn’t actually exist. Real food intolerance can always be detected with an elimination diet and food challenges.
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Doctors’ positions on food intolerance blood tests
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Medical associations around the world warn against the use of IgG blood tests for a concocted version of food intolerance.
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Dr. Oz and how not to investigate your diet
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Hold off on your sensationalized television advice, Dr. Oz – when a person suspects that their health problems are caused by food, they must approach things systematically, cover all the bases, and do it for the right reasons. And that includes going gluten-free.