Celiac Disease Support Group
Celiac disease is an auto-immune disorder of the digestive system that occurs in genetically-predisposed individuals. It is characterised by damage or flattening to all or part of the villi lining the small intestine, which interferes with the absorption of nutrients. This damage is caused by eating anything with gluten (gliadin), a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley...
Just came across this and felt to share it with the group. Very interesting to say the least. Its what ive been on abuot since joining this group.
Tc Vincent x
http://www.celiac.com/articles/21809/1/Gluten-Tied-to-Schizophrenia/Page1.html
Gluten Tied to Schizophrenia
Celiac.com 04/29/2009 - A team of researchers based at UK's prospective University of Highlands and Islands (UHI) have found a link between gluten and schizophrenia. According to their latest findings, proteins found in the gluten of wheat, rye and barley might play a role in triggering schizophrenia in people with a genetic risk for the condition, or in worsening symptoms in people who have the disease.
The research team has been looking into the role played by gluten in schizophrenia and diabetes, as well as hunting for connections between the two disorders. Their research showed that the bodies of certain schizophrenia sufferers could not properly processes gluten, which led to tissue damage.
As a result of these and other findings, researchers now consider genetic risk factors, together with environmental triggers, to be central to development of both schizophrenia and diabetes. Gluten is one such example.
According to senior researcher and reader in genetics, Dr. Jun Wei, more than one-third of all people with schizophrenia show "high levels of antibodies against wheat gluten," and may experience some improvement in symptoms with a gluten-free diet.
Though the studies are still in their early stages, the hypothesis is encouraging, because, as noted by head of UHI department of diabetes and cardiovascular science, Prof Ian Megson, if it is correct, "a simple change in diet might prevent these diseases...in some individuals."
The research is part of two comprehensive studies at UHI into the connections between schizophrenia and diabetes, and the role played by gluten, and is supported by a 300,000 grant from the Schizophrenia Association of Great Britain (SAGB).
It would be interesting to see more research done on the connection between celiac disease and schizophrenia, as other studies have indicated that there is a link.
Source: BBC News
Tc Vincent x
http://www.celiac.com/articles/21809/1/Gluten-Tied-to-Schizophrenia/Page1.html
Gluten Tied to Schizophrenia
Celiac.com 04/29/2009 - A team of researchers based at UK's prospective University of Highlands and Islands (UHI) have found a link between gluten and schizophrenia. According to their latest findings, proteins found in the gluten of wheat, rye and barley might play a role in triggering schizophrenia in people with a genetic risk for the condition, or in worsening symptoms in people who have the disease.
The research team has been looking into the role played by gluten in schizophrenia and diabetes, as well as hunting for connections between the two disorders. Their research showed that the bodies of certain schizophrenia sufferers could not properly processes gluten, which led to tissue damage.
As a result of these and other findings, researchers now consider genetic risk factors, together with environmental triggers, to be central to development of both schizophrenia and diabetes. Gluten is one such example.
According to senior researcher and reader in genetics, Dr. Jun Wei, more than one-third of all people with schizophrenia show "high levels of antibodies against wheat gluten," and may experience some improvement in symptoms with a gluten-free diet.
Though the studies are still in their early stages, the hypothesis is encouraging, because, as noted by head of UHI department of diabetes and cardiovascular science, Prof Ian Megson, if it is correct, "a simple change in diet might prevent these diseases...in some individuals."
The research is part of two comprehensive studies at UHI into the connections between schizophrenia and diabetes, and the role played by gluten, and is supported by a 300,000 grant from the Schizophrenia Association of Great Britain (SAGB).
It would be interesting to see more research done on the connection between celiac disease and schizophrenia, as other studies have indicated that there is a link.
Source: BBC News
My sister "became" schizoprehnic when she was 23 years old. The year before she traveled to South America during the summer. She was a teacher of English as a second language for High School during the school year. While in Venezuala she became extremely sick with a virus. So sick she could'nt fly home on her scheduled time. She finally did come home and taught school again that school year. That is when the sysmptoms of schizophrenia began to surface. Unfortunately she died on her 33rd birthday from having a seizure from the medications she was on.
I am not sure I have celiac, but I do have the other uncommon symptons - anxiety, psoriasis, short height... I am pretty sure that I am gluten-intolerant.
Anyway - since I started the research regarding gluten, I am quite positive that it is related to my sister's schizophrenia. She had thyroid problems as well.
Interesting, celiac can surface after having a serious virus. Celiac and and then schizophrenia probably surfaced at the same time. I am absolutely convinced.
I am glad to see other's put the dots together as well. I just started the GF diet last month, although every week I've cheated, unfortunately. The research I have read says that it could take up to 3 months to notice a difference with psoriasis, if, in fact, the psoriasis improves by following this diet.
I am so glad you posted this. I feel there are so many problems linked to gluten. I am sorry some just think it is a gastric disease. I really feel the perpetrator is responsible for so much more than the intestines. I pray that doctor's won't be afraid to "tell" people about it, even though it is not a money-maker.
Renee