Is Gluten Actually Harming Your Brain?

[@SB-yy3uq]

Saw you talking about this on Joe Rogan and you literally saved my life. I had extreme neurological issues, mood disorders and a very long laundry list of other symptoms. The doctors had no idea what was wrong with me. I tried a gluten free diet to see what would happen and I regained my life. I'll never be able to thank you enough.

[@chriskresser]

Wow, this made my day. I am so glad I was able to help you figure this out. And I hope more people learn about this. There is so much unnecessary suffering because people don't understand this connection!

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

That’s fantastic, so glad you found Chris. I’m celiac, and have been gluten free for 17;years. I’ve learnt a number of things by watching this video. Peripheral neuropathy and itching skin I’ve had for many years, I didn’t associate that with Celiac disease. Thanks Chris, great information, it’s helped me understand this disease even better.

[@OGAesthetics]

What issues did u have????

[@lindagalletta4598]

@@OGAestheticsbrain fog

[@bernicep1612]

I’m so happy for you!!!

[@melriini8280]

I’m so grateful for functional drs.

[@bernicep1612]

Me too!!

[@clionavaughan2107]

I went to a kinesiologist 7 years ago… she told me I had cerebral gluten intolerance. I couldn’t believe it. I was 37 and thought I had early onset Alzheimer’s. I cut gluten and have been on the up ever since.

[@chriskresser]

I'm so happy you found someone that helped you discover this. So many people go their whole lives without figuring this out.

[@Magnifigo]

How fast did you notice a relieve in your symptoms?

[@clionavaughan2107]

@@Magnifigo within a couple of days.. she gave a probiotic for the gut from Biocare… I think many operations/strong antibiotics in a short space of time was just too much

[@sbubb9155]

How long does it take for gluten to actually leave the body ?

[@sweetcharlemaigne2335]

Undiagnosed Celiac almost ended my life through adrenal failure, my brother the doctor who misdiagnosed me. I literally lost everything due to his refusal to consider other options and was an absolute horror story. I have non-classical, so didn't have the stomach issues, but my brain was very inflamed and suffered from chronic depression for years. Once gluten was removed - depression was gone within 2 weeks. Went gluten free and when I accidentally ingested trace amounts, my brain felt as though it was going to burst through my skull. Due to the damage he did to my character and health, I went back to school for Functional Medicine and am a medical author and medical research writer.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

your family dinners ie thanksgiving n christmas must b challenging!!

[@jimbob3030]

Out of at least two dozen doctors over the course of over 30 years, none ever figured out CD as the cause of my long list of debilitating health issues. Hopefully you don't blame your brother, most doctors don't figure this one out. I was lucky to have a wealthy aunt who kept looking for the cause of her issues, and even with tons of money it took her decades to learn she had celiac disease. My mom died of kidney failure at age 77 without ever getting a proper diagnosis, before her sister finally found the cause of hers.

[@shakeyj4523]

This is why it is considered unethical for Doctors to treat family members. See someone else.

[@sweetcharlemaigne2335]

@@shakeyj4523 he was not my "doctor" - but he was still a "doctor" and his "opinion" highly valued among the indoctrinated in my family. He even conference called with my NP and refused to take any of her findings into consideration. She said she would NEVER speak to him again as when he called, she said he already had his mind made up.

[@andreas956]

What a F poison Gluten is. It's insane. How does Italians survive?

[@testinginstruments7785]

I am gluten free person for nearly 2 years. I feel great.

[@lisah7020]

And yet health specialists, dieticians and nutritionists still recommend whole grains!

[@slapshot1x]

I had insomnia, fatigue, horrible brain fog for over 20 years. Every doctor dismissed food as a possible cause and all recommended antidepressants and mega doses of adderall. I’m 100 percent gluten free now 100 percent of the time. I feel 80 percent better. Still working toward the 20 percent. It’s been well over a year on a non gluten diet, however, if I eat out, I sometimes get “glutened as a result of cross contamination.

[@dimitri1798]

check for other glutens which are in Corn, Rice, Dairy search for Dr.Peter Osborne on youtube

[@robertperez-pi1xr]

Thank you for your comment. I’m going through that now. An dr. Tested for everything but food. Stay blessed

[@andreas956]

What happens when you sometimes get gluten now a day's? You're destroyed for days? A few hours? Or it doesn't affect you?

[@JessieAllen-r6m]

I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, and anxiety and guess what? It turns out I am also gluten intolerant.

[@Estheticianturnednurse]

Yeah! Makes you wonder if all of this is literally just our diet. I vote that being the answer

[@kathycoe8341]

Such important information - thank you for this video! I went gluten-free years ago as part of the Paleo diet. I had no idea how gluten was affecting me. But in its absence, my allergies, brain fog, mood, and other issues got so much better! Gluten was the only thing I removed from my diet, so I presume my body reacts adversely to it. Such an easy, inexpensive, non-pharmaceutical change that can make an enormous difference in one's quality of life.

[@amnahaque9058]

Celiac here. Suffered big time before being diagnosed.

[@shanti888]

I think everyone is somewhere on the gluten intolerance spectrum. The most extreme being celiac.

[@Baby-Dont-Hurt-Me-007]

I'm starting to think this as well. That's why you'll see someone like the singer Halsey developing different auto immune diseases… It makes me wonder if all these different auto immune diseases are from gluten

[@masgal6070]

You are such a wealth of information each week. Thank you caring so much for all of us. Gluten is a such a tricky problem. My patients hate the thought of eliminating it but always tend to feel better so they keep it out of their body. You just need to make the cut from it. There are so many great options without it!

[@chriskresser]

Thanks MAS Gal! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos.

[@mrwaltermathews]

@@chriskresser This video describes me perfectly and its the first time i've heard a doctor acknowledge it so I thank you. My question is if there is anything you can take when you accidentally do have an exposure that might mitigate the symptoms. Mine are mainly mental including depression and obsessive thoughts.

[@bobhuisbaas1]

I hate Gluten and it's everywhere !

[@JuanLopez-vf3mo]

Hello. I think that being celiac, especially, or gluten sensitive are reasons to avoid gluten but for most people i think the main issue is the consumption of flour products. A barley soup or salad is a healthy meal. It is important to consider that enriched flour is a product, not a whole food. Hope it can help. Greetings

[@wendellh9231]

I have struggled with migraines, dizziness, anxiety, and stomach issues for years, and doctors could not pinpoint the cause. Recently I had blood work and had high cholesterol and high sugar. I was shocked. I had never had this before. I also have severe osteoporosis. I took it upon myself to completely change my diet. I stopped eating sugar and high cholesterol foods. I started to feel better but still had some symptoms. I saw this video and realized that gluten may be the culprit. I'm a vegan, so I was eating whole wheat everything.... pasta,bread, and cereal because I thought it would be healthier. I have stopped eating anything with gluten and I can't believe the difference. I feel like I have my life back! I'm following up with my doctor and neurologist but thank you so much for this info!! 😊😊.

[@LuxxVerum]

Congratulations, I'm right with you, I've just figured this out about a week ago, that Gluten has been the cause of my Health issues.

[@wendellh9231]

@@LuxxVerum so happy for you! 😊👍

[@Baby-Dont-Hurt-Me-007]

@@wendellh9231 two questions. How long did it take you after stopping gluten to feel better? Can you eat literally anything you want except gluten?

[@wendellh9231]

@Baby-Dont-Hurt-Me-007 the migraines and dizziness stopped almost immediately after I stopped gluten. I had been on migraine medication for years, and now I'm medication free! I'm on a strict diet now because my cholesterol and sugar is high. Eliminating these things from my diet has been the difference. I can't really eat whatever I want anymore because what I was doing before made me sick and unhealthy. The transition to a better diet was difficult at first, but now I feel great and will not go backwards. Hope this helps!

[@Baby-Dont-Hurt-Me-007]

@@wendellh9231 OK thanks. If you were to eat gluten right now how long do your symptoms last before you recover? 2 to 3 days?

[@conniecumming7654]

I have learned so much from your articles ebooks and videos..my daughter is a functional medicine practioner in Canada and although I helped start her down the road of health now she is the one helping me..this type of medicine makes much more sense than the tradtional western medicine approach..I am 63 and I have not been on any medications ever..and I don't plan on it..functional medicine is the way to go

[@chriskresser]

Hi Connie, I'm so glad my books and videos have been helpful. And I'm happy to hear your daughter is doing this important work!

[@Roguey84]

I have IBS, hormone disorders, and I’m prediabetic. Cutting out wheat products improved my body so much and reversed my pcos symptoms, and I haven’t even totally cut dairy. I think wheat is such a problem bc it has to be processed to extent to be desirably eaten. Then it’s usually stripped (if not whole wheat although still processed) to a point and it has to be enriched. The synthetic chemicals used in wheat I think aids in all these health issues as well. I think I have a gluten sensitivity although I dont have celiac disease. I’ve seen Gastro docs, nutritionist and all for years and avoiding wheat has helped me dramatically.

[@ballonlove]

سلام عليكم ..وشكرا على مجهوداتك .. عندي سؤال ..هل من المكن تجدد خلايا المخيخ بعد التوقف عن تناول الغلوتين ؟

[@lindaelhady]

good question

[@timotheegoulet1511]

Affects the Endocrine system and link with Hashimoto Hypothyroidism? Just diagnosed with Celiac a month ago. I’ve had Hashimoto for 20+ years.

[@jbl2270]

No wonder i feel horrible and im bed ridden after consuming a copious amount of bread and pastries. I noticed the correlation in my life but I was telling myself that it cannot be. Thanks so much for this informative and comprehensive video. I'm stumped! Can that overwhelming symptoms of depression last for 2 weeks with someone suffering from rapid cycling bipolar disorder please?

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

so did u avoid gluten and what happened or are u still in denial?

[@baljitsingh8394]

Very informative information 👍🙏❤️🙏

[@Canucksway]

Dairy should be avoided too. Casein can mimic gluten. The casein protein is also very structurally similar to gluten, so the same molecular mimicry that triggers an attack when you eat gluten can also occur when you eat casein from dairy, initiating an autoimmune response. In fact, roughly 50% of those with gluten intolerance are casein intolerant as well.

[@Canucksway]

@@Baby-Dont-Hurt-Me-007 Neurological effects of gluten intolerance - The best-characterized neurologic complication related to gluten sensitivity is ataxia, now termed “gluten ataxia”. Gluten ataxia is characterized by positive anti-gliadin antibodies, changes in the cerebellum, and ataxic symptoms including upper or lower limb ataxia, gait ataxia, and dysarthria. What does gluten do to your brain? The University of Otago researchers hypothesized that gluten-induced hypothalamic inflammation can lead to brain damage, body weight gain, and impaired blood glucose regulation. In turn, these conditions may increase the risk of impaired memory function.

[@georgiaphenneger6162]

Criss I'm interested in knowing if there are any connection between gluten and Dercums disease or lipedema.

[@andkett9406]

Hi Chris will cyrex test people from the uk?

[@valeriejones1785]

Chris, this a great video that I am sharing with my coaching clients. Always appreciate your research and evidence-based practice! ~ADAPT HCTP Co-heart 7 ❤️practicum-stage health coach

[@chriskresser]

Thanks for your help spreading the word about this, Valerie!

[@dimitrafantidou2793]

Thank you for this great information! For how long would you recommend a gluten elimination trial if someone suffers from chronic neurological and/or skin conditions? Thank you!

[@elviselv7839]

I have heard this from other doctors. Go at least 4 months, because it takes 4 months for gluten antibodies to leave the system. But you should see very good results within the first month.

[@michaelsrowland]

What exactly is inflammation?

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

when your bodily tissues swell up bc theyre either injured or some chemical etc is poisoning damaging them.

[@jaimerr8826]

what if you have elevated ttg iga and the genetics, but negative colonoscopy

[@JuanLopez-vf3mo]

Hello. For what i know, the test required for detecting villi athrophy it is an upper gi endoscopy. Greetings

[@mrwaltermathews]

@chrisskresser This video describes me perfectly and its the first time i've heard a doctor acknowledge it so I thank you. My question is if there is anything you can take when you accidentally do have an exposure that might mitigate the symptoms. Mine are mainly mental including depression and obsessive thoughts.

[@dominiquevickery8806]

I am suffering as well on gluten, I tried to go gluten free and made it 17 days then relaped. and now I am back at 4 days and will NOT relaps because I NEED this depression and bad thoughts out of my head ! how long did it take to go GF to noticed good feelings ?

[@mrwaltermathews]

@@dominiquevickery8806 took 3 weeks and it was very noticeable. The downside is when you do have an exposure which happens accidentally the reaction is worse.

[@יפהבתשלמה]

Thank you so much, Yaffa from Israel

[@JamesKing2understandinglife]

Was there any controls over what type of diet low in gluten people ate? Did some simply do a no carbohydate no sugar diet....or just eat a high carbohydrate diet that had no gluten in it?

[@HatBilly2008]

Yes, it will also make you crazy Narcissist behaviors, from eating it

[@Baby-Dont-Hurt-Me-007]

It makes you a narcissist?

[@HatBilly2008]

@@Baby-Dont-Hurt-Me-007 , it made my x into one, she was a wonderful lady for 10 years, and thyroid disease, changed her. There are diseases that change your personality, and these diseases don’t change them for the best.

[@JuanLopez-vf3mo]

Hello. I know many people that eat gluten containing grains and they are not narcissists at all. Greetings

[@HatBilly2008]

@@JuanLopez-vf3mo kzbin.info/www/bejne/naPchJaFh75sh9ksi=d_5ly9Shtuj_onNR Ted talks, Yes this lady is very smart. There’s a book why does my blood test say I’m normal and I still have symptoms. the Dr, explains people are not made to eat gluten every day in their diet. And he explains some people change. They were disease can change your personality , webmed, it doesn’t make you into a better person. Best wishes

[@JuanLopez-vf3mo]

​@@HatBilly2008thanks for the link. I'll see the video as soon as i can.

[@whateverwhenever2246]

I'm not too worried about gluten per se. I think much more of a problem is caused by excessive consumption of grains and other refined / high glycaemic foods and maybe glyphosate residues, etc I eat bread now and then, and thoroughly enjoy it when I do If you have good reason to suspect that gluten is harming your brain, then it's sensible to avoid wheat and see if that helps

[@EndoftheTownProductions]

How you ever seen fluid in middle ear as symptom of gluten?

[@michaelsrowland]

What is gluten?

[@cbee5433]

It's a wheat protein. Frequently other grains are contaminated with gluten so in general it's wise to cut out all grains in your diet unless you can confirm a product is gluten free. Unfortunately manufacturers use gluten as a binder as well so it's hard to be completely gluten free. I heard it's in some medicines

[@JuanLopez-vf3mo]

​@@cbee5433 hello. Gluten is present in wheat, barley and rye. Other grains doesn't contain gluten. Generally packages has labels to indicate if it's contain gluten due to cross contamination

[@truthofthematter2892]

Can gluten intolerance cause mesenteric panniculitis?

[@Namenlos-m1t]

Is gluten sensitive also bad and yes for as long as I can remember I have a bad form of adhd, before my gluten-free diet gums inflamed Also s Many other inflammations and later also ibs d 😢

[@lannguyen-pu1db]

What I don't understand is why doesn't gluten affect everyone? Just a leeeetle bit? Why do people just notice it NOW as opposed to hundreds or even thousands years ago?

[@dominiquevickery8806]

the goverment started jacking with it about 50 yrs ago with toxins and GMO it... it has just taken it that long to effect us and it DOES effect us all in one way or another.. I have bad depression , anxiety and my husband has blisters all over his body.. gysophate is banned every where but here. so you can go to italy and eat bread and pasta and not get sick

[@shakeyj4523]

Why isn't everyone allergic to peanuts? Why doesn't everyone have asthma? Why doesn't everyone get cancer? There have been written descriptions of Celiac Disease back hundreds of years. There are better methods do Diagnose this. It is about that, not that there are more people that have it.

[@shakeyj4523]

@@dominiquevickery8806 There is ZERO evidence that GMOs harm anything. Herbicides and pesticides are a different story, but they have been around for hundreds of years. And the myth about wheat in italy is just that. A MYTH. It has been proven not to be true. You really aren't helping with your nonsense.

[@The_Apple_Fritter]

I have read that this is perhaps largely a North American phenomenon, caused by the speedy manufacture of our gluten products. From what I’ve read, Europe doesn’t have nearly the levels of gluten intolerance we do, but they are more likely to practice “old school” manufacturing practices such as letting bread sit over night before baking. That has some sort of effect on grains. I don’t exactly understand it myself yet. But there are plenty of anecdotal stories of North Americans that can’t eat bread that go to Europe and seem to tolerate it there. Also, I do think gluten affects everyone a little bit, we just seldom make the connection. A runny nose here, a spell of fatigue there, knee pain that comes and goes that you can’t quite explain, trouble getting to sleep, skin rash on your foot etc. Took me years to make the connection for myself.

[@shakeyj4523]

@@The_Apple_Fritter None of that is true. You really need to learn what is and isn't a reliable source. Even Europe says it's not true.

[@missthunderstormable]

Title is deceiving: it s about people who have gluten sensitivity. No effect on others

[@shakeyj4523]

And yet look at the comments. It's crazy.

[@coolcatschitah6394]

gluten is bad for me sir 😅😅😅😅

[@sanyam8840]

Once I stop eating gluten, I start experiencing dizziness and my belly is even bigger(I'm slim. I really don't know what to do

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

eat potatoes instead

[@sanyam8840]

@@Lauren-vd4qe who said i ain't eating that

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

no need to b pugnacious @@sanyam8840

[@runstant1]

YOU MUST BE EATING A LOT OF IT !!

[@mgsa5722]

All Diseases are to be blamed on gluten intake. Far East Asia people don't eat wheat, only rice so there wud be No diseases in that area?? Also in Africa wheat is not part of their diet so No diseases there too ‼️😊

[@Baby-Dont-Hurt-Me-007]

There are no diseases in Africa. Lmao😂😂

[@nickmeale1957]

Never met someone so scared of bread before

[@mgsa5722]

All Diseases are to be blamed on gluten intake. Far East Asia people don't eat wheat, only rice so there wud be No diseases in that area?? Also in Africa wheat is not part of their diet so NO diseases there too ‼️😊

[@lannguyen-pu1db]

That's misinformation. There is a strong Wheat Culture (pun intended) in Morocco and Egypt which are countries in Africa, but there is some rumors that their wheat is different, or maybe in some areas any food is better than none. In Asia, food made with imported wheat can be found everywhere, due to the historical link with china... but maybe gluten intolerance is less known because they have a wider range of food choices.

[@shakeyj4523]

Do you know what causes autoimmune responses in Far East Asia? RICE. Yep, people have autoimmune responses to rice.

[@shakeyj4523]

@@lannguyen-pu1db Those rumors have been debunked.

[@Baby-Dont-Hurt-Me-007]

If you look at a world map of where celiac diseases reported Africa has one of the highest reported instances of celiac disease. What are you even talking about