Why a Gluten-Free Diet Isn't Dangerous

Dr. Vikki Petersen at HealthNOW Medical Center (www.healthnowmedical.com), talking about an recent Nightline Episode about the "dangers" of a gluten-free diet if you are not celiac. Watch episode here: http://abcnews.go.com/watch/nightline/SH5584743/VD5595832/nightline-gluten-fr....
Dear viewers,

I want to make note of the fact that Jenny McCarthy's son suffered from autism, not ADD as I stated. That was a misstep on my part that I wanted to clarify. It is accurate that she is quoted in the NIght Line piece as crediting a gluten-free diet as a major step in the resolution of his autism. And I stand by my statement that such results are documented in the literature as is a strong correlation with gluten creating many nervous system problems. The organization Defeat Autism Now (DAN) strongly advocates a gluten-free, casein-free diet because of the strong evidence that shows a benefit to the condition.

Thank you!
To your good health,
Dr Vikki

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[healthnowmedical]

Yes, you are absolutely correct. There is a big difference and I misspoke. I believe I've already acknowledged this error in an earlier comment.

Gluten has been shown to be a causative factor in both conditions so that data of the video isn't flawed and that is why it is still up.

Best,

Dr Vikki

[healthnowmedical]

@delacerdaa, Juices have most of the fiber removed and therefore are missing a lot of the benefits of juicing yourself. When a company makes a juice, not only is it mostly fruit and therefore high in natural sugar, but they strain it of fiber and pulp, leaving a very refined product.

Instead you want to liquefy organic vegetables & fruits that are high in antioxidants yourself. There truly is no comparison.

Best,

Dr Vikki

[healthnowmedical]

Dear Jazz,

Dr Vikki here: your data is faulty. Antigliadin antibodies are associated with many diseases. Just today I wrote a post on schizophrenia on my blog. This disease falls within neurological disorders as you mentioned. The research is strong showing increased antigliadin antibodies in this debilitating disease. My blog: glutendoctors.blogspot.com will have the post up by Monday. I'm not sure where the confusion is occurring but research does not support your statement.

[yort890]

I can't believe how someone can be so rude! Great Job by the way Dr. Vikki!!! I was diagnosed with a Wheat allergy, multiple negative blood test results for Celiac, and a heavy positive result for Celiac disease. I totally believe in Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity. Why would there be so many people who have had negative test results for both blood and biopsy and still have these horrible illness's / diseases. People need to do their own research as not every doctor is right! Jazz, Shame on you!

[christiane007007]

Dr. Greene addressed the fact that gluten-free prepared foods (gf:baked goods, cereals, crackers, frozen dinners) are not fortified with extra vitamins and minerals. When you give up gluten, you also lose these nutrients. Most people don't want to increase their intake of fruits and veggies to get their vitamins & minerals. As such, the average person on a gluten-free diet (Celiac or not) risks nutritional deficiencies. They would be wise to take a daily supplement, especially B complex & Iron.

[thisnthatish]

If you have GLUTEN SENSITIVITY and you eat gluten, then you are getting NO NUTRITION no matter what you eat--fruits, vegetables, protein.

So how is going GF a bad thing? It's a NO BRAINER!

[harib42742]

B complex is safe, great pal!

[Lucidreamable]

** We must go Against The Grain, of the mainstream media's fear-tactics & soundbytes **

people need to not watch t.v. so much - as it puts one in a passive - suggestive - hypnotic state, that is more susceptible to being manipulated via various propaganda information, including commercials ---many of which push pills..

[Lucidreamable]

** DANGER = FEAR ** or dANGER, lol....thanks for the video!! most of the b-vitamins in whole grains are probably cooked or destroyed by modern food processes anyway

[Lucidreamable]

seems like mainstream media - Doesn't want to focus on remedies that don't create profits for big pharma...as those who own Big Media...also own..Big Pharma

[NCAcaw]

I've been G-Free for the better part for the better part of 2 weeks and I was known before as the worst morning person ever. That area in my life has improved drastically I now wake up without foot dragging as I like to call it.

[TheIAMINU]

The bread is only fortified with the same nutrients it prevents you from absorbing....

[PrimalRhythm]

Making soup-stock using chicken, turkey, duck, beef, lamb, pork, fish, or any other animal bones can also be a very good source of calcium, and is also gluten free.

[MoldytoasterMedia]

She said it cured her sons autism, not ADD. There's a huge difference.