What’s the big deal with gluten? - William D. Chey

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If you've been to a restaurant in the last few years, you’ve likely seen the words gluten-free written somewhere on the menu. But what exactly is gluten, and why can’t some people process it? And why does it only seem to be a problem recently? William D. Chey unravels the facts behind celiac disease, wheat allergies and non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
Lesson by William D. Chey, animation by Stretch Films, Inc.

[@ChronicRen]

As someone with celiac disease, I don’t mind the fad. the fact that so many people are jumping on the gluten free bandwagon means that companies are making more gluten free products.

[@savdeb7973]

And many restaurants as well, making it much easier to eat “normally”!

[@yipyipyipi]

It can also cause issues though. Because its a fad, a lot of those companies are making food that is "made without gluten", not "gluten free". These foods can still have more than just trace amounts of gluten, causing issues for those with celiac disease.

[@FurlowT]

I'm with you on that statement. I'm not celiac, but my mother is full on. Finding foods that was actually gluten free was really hard since almost everything wanted add some gluten product even to none gluten type foods. Then the early "Gluten free" stuff was kind of odd tasting, like they didn't know how to season foods without the gluten products, which is REALLY weird... Either that or my mother just had no clue what she was doing, wich is probably the case =^.^=

[@ilciavargas7318]

As a celiac person I am glad companies are making bread etc free of gluten because we do need that but we can consume legumes, potatoes, hole grain rice, eggs, meat, salads fruits fish etc. I had to learn how to make rice bread and is nice and economic.

[@kurlykaitlyn]

So true! Some years ago eating out was basically impossible, but restaurants are now better understanding celiac versus avoiding gluten out of choice. It always excites me when I can eat the French fries or any fried foods because they’re gluten free and not contaminated from the fryer

[@samikate213]

I was a waitress at an Italian restaurant and to this day this is still the funniest moment of my life. Someone ordered the pork belly, mash potato and veg which was marked as gluten free (there’s no gluten in any of those ingredients). The person asked me if I could add gluten because they don’t like gluten free food.

[@abdel4455]

That's a story to keep with you for you whole life xD

[@vamexiac7533]

Lol true

[@aldrineuri122]

That person is great

[@thesoundofnow1710]

you are right at first glance but there is a reason they have to write that because of cross contamination , a mashed potato can share the same bowl or cutting table a bread was or the factory machines process multiple food products, this cross contamination can be deadly to some people or cause a reaction. this is exactly why if you buy almond for example u see a label that it was processed in facility that has traces of peanut or soy ( this is a label for people of allergy to be aware) a label that says free of X or Y means you can rest assured there is no cross contamination. oat for example is gluten free but it is usually processed with lots of grains that has gluten and thus they never put on the label that it is gluten free unless it is a dedicated facility only grows and process oat.

[@oopsy444]

@@thesoundofnow1710 agreed. Gf food isn't always gf but gluten sensitive bc its cooked or prepped on the surfaces. Some places do make the distinction but sadly not enough do

[@leogarcia8640]

I heard someone say somewhere that people in L.A. are so scared of gluten that you can rob a bank with a bagel.

[@kallurathore4733]

👏👏

[@amygrace230]

Hilarious 😂

[@katie.k8t]

HAHAHA 🤣

[@ArietisTheProtogen]

mass hysteria

[@iseytheteethsnake6290]

Lol false. They eat nothing BUT BREAD!! The donut capitol of the WORLD! 🍩

[@impostingcookierecipes2006]

Interviwere: so, what are your specialties? Me: I can eat gluten Interviewer: Dear god when can you start?!

[@pumpiron1657]

Gets funnier knowing that gluten isn't a food hahah

[@loadingsolate4708]

@@pumpiron1657 It is food actually. There are some dishes which features gluten washed out from doughs

[@thefishyeye]

i'M oFfENDed

[@maitreyijoshi9241]

Lmao how about right now

[@myouniverse0613]

@@loadingsolate4708 Gluten is a type of proteins found in food, it's not food by itself.

[@Zajcooo]

Yet again I'm blissfully just sitting there listening to narrator's kind and calm voice and enjoying great animation. I really love TED-Ed. And now it's time to stand up and walk for a minute, remembering the lesson about how prolonged sitting is bad for us!

[@asitpaul4476]

Bullet train bullet train looking

[@MrGean83]

standing and walking you can have a heart attack right there and then.

[@tubeysr]

Amazing, lovely, entertaining Video

[@iseytheteethsnake6290]

@@asitpaul4476 what?

[@daniellemorrison7154]

@@asitpaul4476 freight train coming Frieght train coming

[@Kraze7997]

I absolutely love that being gluten free became a trend. Do you know how little food I was able to buy in stores when I was first gluten free. And not only that but none of it even tasted good. Gluten free food has come so far and has improved so much. Now it just needs to get cheaper so consuming food isn't as ridiculously expensive

[@bvillebikelady3651]

Load up on lots of fruits and vegetables, as well as nuts(if not allergic), seeds, and legumes like beans and peas. Get your meat unprocessed. Cooking isn't hard; just take your time and read the instructions before you start a recipe.

[@amyhargco4178]

I remember back when I was in primary school around a decade ago, I'd been diagnosed with coeliac disease. My school used to offer me an apple for my pudding and I always had crispbreads which tasted of cardboard! Only in recent years have I enjoyed eating with the increased production of gluten-free foods :)

[@godnyx117]

Or you just eat and animal based diet.

[@Jimmy-1919]

Why do I feel like gluten free is some type of fraud

[@JuanLopez-vf3mo]

​@@godnyx117hello. Being coeliac doesn't mean you should go animal based diet. There are a lot of healthy plant foods: legumes, fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, nuts and seeds, gf grains like buckwheat, amaranth and millet. Greetings

[@victorlevivalenciano1755]

I work as a waiter in a “healthy” restaurant, thus lots of gluten free foods. One time I had a customer who mentioned he was really allergic to gluten and to take extra care not to have a single trace of wheat in his meal, so we did. When he finished, we apparently saw him chowing down on his girlfriend’s gluten ridden apple pie! Til this day I cringe every time I think about it

[@tipinwings]

SuperGiantKitty TV yes he did. Gluten allergy is no different from any other kind of allergy. If you know anybody with any kind of allergy, you should understand how careful they are while handling anything which might cause trouble. You will never see someone with fish allergy mindlessly shovel fillets into the mouth, for example. This so called gluten allergic guy cared only when he ordered, but not when he put things in his mouth, i.e. his mindset doesn’t have it as a real problem.

[@jasminherman8557]

Most of the time you worry about your intolerances but when you are carefree and enjoying you could forget about it... It happened to me a great amouth of times...

[@Adonna2424]

So he lied, but the next person might be serious. If any waiter doesn't believe me or jokes, I walk out. I'm not taking any chances being sick the next six months.

[@aspenranger9755]

@@Adonna2424 I completely agree. I was diagnosed with celiac 8 years ago and I hate that people like him have to ruin the idea that some of us are serious about what we can and can't eat

[@malaymanna1132]

:O

[@disgruntledkitten9127]

I've been celiac since I was two years old. As much as I hate being judged for my apparently now hipster disease I began to enjoy the fact I don't have to go to a health shop for bread! My whole childhood revolved around what I can and can't eat and it developed into an eating disorder later in life. Now there's gluten-free stuff everywhere but I prefer rice cakes to the bread, and I'm not bothered about cakes and stuff, now I'm a grown-up I'm more carb-conscious, and there's now a market for gluten-free overly processed pastry and velvet cakes that I have no interest in eating lol!

[@BleuTheWitch]

I have celiac disease and had it since I was 1.5 years old and with this new glutenfree fad thing I like that so many new things are glutenfree, heck I even ate an ice cream waffle for the first time this year. But the comments you get when you are on a glutenfree diet is kinda annoying thanks to this fad DX

[@roidroid]

anna buer yeah, after watching this video i feel guilty. I've hassled ppl about it, coz i didn't realise there was various common wheat-intollerance conditions other than (relatively rare) celiac disease. But yay education.

[@shieh.4743]

Alex Buer Yep! It's good and bad. I developed significant wheat intolerance in my 20s (before the fad) and now, at 38, I can't touch the stuff. I'm not celiac - I've been tested twice - but I definitely know if it is in something I've eaten. Not being celiac is almost worse as NO ONE believes you. 🙄 That said, it's super easy to get awesome gluten free stuff now.

[@DrakosLord]

I think this is one of the very, very, very few times a shallow and misinformed fad brought a real benefit to some people. The most important thing is that it makes a little easier to take care of your health but yeah, I get you about the other bad thing. Happened to me too.

[@larakallisto9593]

Alex Buer i have celiac desease too

[@larakallisto9593]

and i never ate a donut😧

[@asdf7108]

its hard to take these conditions seriously cause hipsters makes a mockery of them..

[@AustenSolvie]

.

[@asdf7108]

t raven i have no sympathy for people who fakes conditions because it fits their lifestyle..

[@ellaadam9030]

asdf I agree, it's like animal product eating humans who fake conditions or fake nature, just because it fits their lifestyle of sickening abundancy and planet destruction and harm to animals. Can't bring sympathy for them either.

[@toffecrunch]

It's easy to take this conditions seriously when you are directly impacted from a co worker who suffers from celiac disease.

[@Parotechnix]

Ella Adam you mean humans who are biologically made to eat both plants AND animals? Or the people who think they are more righteous because they ignore basic instincts and stop from eating animals because they cannot fathom using an animal for sustenance even though it's built into our DNA to do such things as it is in predatorial animals and prey alike?

[@mynameiswoman]

I recently had gastritis and it was the worst feelings of sickness I've ever experienced. I felt like I was going to die. My doctor recommended that I avoid wheat, dairy and oily foods. I carefully followed the meal plan and within weeks I was better. Now I feel 100 times better before I had gastritis.

[@peterhua5211]

My question is why you suddenly have to change the meal plan. Why you suddenly need gluten free meal?

[@mynameiswoman]

@@peterhua5211 because gluten is hard to digest which can put a strain on your digestive system.

[@peterhua5211]

Can you recommend what you eat? I have the same problem, thanks

[@mynameiswoman]

@@peterhua5211 no spicy food, acidic foods, gluten, dairy and sugars. Also coffee can irritate your stomach. I drink one small cup a day now.

[@chinmayelastname3544]

What was in that meal plan ? Like this sounds like a pretty narrow diet.

[@lindseygreene629]

I found out I have non-celiac gluten sensitivity - getting rid of it four years ago stopped the horrid chronic sinus infections I had for YEARS and coughing up lots of thick phlegm.

[@palesanqambaza2700]

Hello Lindsey. How long did it take for the Phlegm to go away? I just went gluten free and I am tired of the phlegm.

[@KonnieHua1980]

I highly recommend watching the "WHAT'S UP WITH WHEAT" documentary. It talks about how wheat in our country is harvested way before reaching full maturity and as a result, causes many people to have a sensitivity to it -- not necessarily an "allergy" as much as not being able to digest the un-ripened food -- like eating an un-ripened apple or peach, that results in stomach issues. It's VERY interesting and makes sense.

[@Mirsab]

Thanks

[@BUZZYBUZZIE]

Well done

[@xLatinAssazzin]

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[@missrose4350]

would you plz send us the link othe original vidoe because i have found many vidoes eith the same title and some are fake vidoes.. thanks

[@AnshuKumari-dd8kr]

Where can we watch this documentary?

[@deeyyy7021]

I'm alergic and it sucks. I would not wish this on any one

[@NyttAura]

+Dani T (CrazyLilMama) I don't have any of these issues, but if I suddenly had to be gluten free I wouldn't miss too much. Most carbs are overrated anyway.

[@NyttAura]

+Dani T (CrazyLilMama) I don't have any of these issues, but if I suddenly had to be gluten free I wouldn't miss too much. Most carbs are overrated anyway.

[@cubrakadabra]

@@NyttAura Trust me, after 4 years of wheat allergies, I would rather eat a normal slice of bread than any wheat/gluten-free cake

[@cubrakadabra]

@@van1593 dyshidrotic eczema on my hands and feet

[@gopi-ep6mb]

Me too

[@lanhod]

that bloated sound is so real, i have stomach discomfort just by hearing it :'(

[@parkseonghwa8761]

Same

[@JensenPalmer]

I've never seen such a sarcastic and snarky video by TED. It's great!

[@adamday6598]

I disagree. TED should be a source of science and information. Emotions should not be involved. I agree with the content of the video, but I am a little disappointed in the narrative here honestly.

[@oanhienlong7264]

Lmao?

[@oanhienlong7264]

I sure like someone who speak more enthusiastic rather than someone who reads like a robot and doesn't give a damn. The content is what matters, not what kind of voice they use to say about it. As long as it is correct, doesn't hurt when they keep you interested.

[@nataliemartinez3213]

Nutrition educator here! This is a breath of fresh air and a good laugh compared to the barrage of gluten free ads and fads that surround us ad noseum. Literally people will jump on any and all diet fads because media tells them to. Most people don't even know what gluten is. 🙄

[@luke_will_taylor]

@@nataliemartinez3213 I agree

[@krystalcounterman]

This video was so helpful in finally understanding gluten and how gluten-free products are becoming increasingly popular. With all of the talk we hear about people going 'gluten-free' it was surprising to learn that there are really only 3 main issues a person may have that would require them to cut out gluten from their diet. Because Celiac Disease and wheat allergies aren't all that common, it either means that many people have a non-celiac gluten sensitivity or (more likely) are victims of the nocebo effect. The nocebo effect, in my opinion, explains this recent gluten-free craze. I do believe that if your mind is set that a certain food will cause a bad reaction, that its more likely that it will end up causing problems. On another note, its reassuring to learn that, although a gluten-free diet is becoming more and more popular, gluten isn't harmful to those of us without any sort of sensitivity.

[@youreskimofriend2327]

darn it. you beat me to it. have a friend who is convinced that artificial sweeteners give her terrible headaches. it might not be ethical but I had to prove my point. gave her sugar free candy and told her it was just plain sugar. no problem. ta-daaa. nocebo. I wouldn't be surprised if those very vague side effects listed for most medications, e.g. dizziness, headache, fatigue etc. all come from this same phenomenon.

[@AlwaysPlaying1969]

My mother autodiagnosed herself with non-celiac gluten sensitivity, although it looks more to be a fructan intolerance (she has also problems when eating fruit). Because she had a very poor nutrition in her childhood, it may as well be true that she has a sensitive digestive system that improves on strict diets. The issue here is that she one-sided decided that my daughter has the same problem that her (spoiler: the baby is okay, 0 problems here) and we had some legitimate quarrels around my kid's diet. Now I've banned her about bringing this topic on again because the situation was just unbearable and we couldn't have a normal conversation anymore.

[@vintagesupermarkets5210]

The thing is though, while I have been diagnosed celiac about 1% of the population is diagnosed in North America, for every person that's diagnosed there's 3 to 5 people per 100 out there that are celiac and don't even know it.

[@BabyGirl-xk4pk]

I was told to cut out gluten and dairy because they are considered inflammatory foods when I was diagnosed with pcos and its made a big difference in my huterism, bloating problems and fatique. I had less inflammation in my ovaries on my last scan too. So gluten free diets are sometimes suggest in conjunction with other dietary changes for other disorders than the 3 listed here.

[@rhondanighman]

Well my son has gout flare ups in his knee & foot when he eats gluten.. his lower leg swells up & can’t walk .. definitely not noncebo effect..he’s tested positive on all markers

[@MumboJ]

Important note that this video fails to mention: These diseases/intolerances are the ONLY problem with Gluten, and for most people there is absolutely no benefit of having a Gluten-free diet. That said, many Gluten-rich products might contain other ingredients (which is mentioned in the video) that might cause problems unrelated to Gluten itself.

[@lindseycampbell7487]

I have non celiac gluten sensitivity related to my IBS. So I was kinda surprised that IBS wasn’t mentioned. But before I had my first colonoscopy I didn’t want to go gluten free. I resisted but then gave in because I lived with my parents and they made me switch. And now I’m a lot better! But I still get accused of having the nocebo effect! This is the main thing I don’t like about the diet being a fad.

[@sophialarkin]

This is what I’m going through now!

[@BabyGirl-xk4pk]

I had to cut out gluten and dairy due to pcos and so many people go on the defense that it's all in my head because I'm not overweight like some pcos women are.

[@VellaRachel]

I don’t get this. It’s like people desperately want our sensitivities to be in our head, for what? Why does it hurt their feelings that we buy a different brand of bread at the store than we do?

[@chinmayelastname3544]

Which type of IBS was it?

[@AmberKingmusic]

Finally went gluten free 1.5 years ago my doctor's had been telling me it would help for 4 years. As soon as I went gluten free my grandmother was telling me how she thinks it would be good for her too since gluten is so bad for you and I was like gluten is not bad. The foods I eat arent healthier they just don't have gluten just like how nut free foods aren't healthier they just don't have nuts. I have gained weight since going gluten free however I no longer feel like there is a spiked ball in my abdomen so I am happy being a little bigger.

[@cboehm24]

I would be willing to bet, if more people received Celiac testing, it would be found to be more common than is generally reported. I and two of my children have been diagnosed, and it took 43 years for it to be diagnosed in my case. I just thought I had a bad immune system, and was diagnosed with almost every kind of digestive disorder before I finally acquiesced to a Celiac test (which I, a lifelong lover of pasta, pizza and many kinds of breads, thought was a ridiculous idea).

[@FourDollaRacing]

Watch the video again! Celiac disease is said to be hereditary, so your offspring having the disease is no reason for the general population to be tested. But, good on you for pursuing your health. And, happy dieting....

[@cboehm24]

Thanks! Oh, I was aware of the hereditary nature of it before I watched the video. Just saying that I'm sure only a relatively small subset of the population has even been tested for it.

[@charlieraven6342]

+cboehm24 it's also common for doctors to ignore doing basic tests for things like celiac because they feel moat people are "seeking attention".

[@sheberry08]

cboehm24

[@nickkrug8157]

www.cyrexlabs.com/CyrexTestsArrays/tabid/136/Default.aspx

[@oopsy444]

My fiancée is gluten free due to an actual allergy and the push from non gluten sensitive people and gf people did help her find more places she could eat at and luckily hasn't experienced people assuming she's lying about being allergic. Wish more places had more menu items without gluten. It's so hard to find things she can eat without getting sick. Really hope 6 more years changes positively.

[@palaviranadive2960]

1:52 this had me laughing sooo hard....hats off to the animation team, Good job guys 👏

[@rotemtamir3404]

My dad has celiac disease and let me tell you, food hygiene wise, it prepared us well to dealing with the corona virus! (No taking foods from other plate, no double dipping into sauces, no taking fresh food with a utensil that was in your mouth/on your plate, ect).

[@speedydemoncooldude8988]

God these sound effects tingle my spine. Its like asmr

[@sagek7949]

Been gluten free for almost a year, one of the best decisions I made in my life

[@chinmayelastname3544]

So what symptoms did you have before that are gone now?

[@sagek7949]

@@chinmayelastname3544 bloating and constipation . I have symptoms of leaky gut as well, so I am working on resolving that.

[@carnation_cat]

Ten years for me and I'll never go back. My benefits are: improved immune system (I was getting sick constantly in the last year before going GF), no more joint pain (I used to have chronically stiff/swollen knees, and problems with my hands when working on a computer), no more acne (I wish I'd known about this cure as a teenager!!), no more plantar fasciitis (a hypothyroid symptom), and best of all NO MORE BRAIN FOG. These various improvements were first noticed after a few weeks or a few months, but they have stayed gone. I went GF for my Hashimoto's (it's important for EVERY autoimmune condition) and I know I have saved myself a lot of suffering and decline as a result. I have never needed thyroid medication. The experts say that all autoimmunity begins in the gut, and I believe gluten is Enemy #1 of the gut.

[@IsabelRodriguez-nv2ue]

Super lovely video lesson!!! Thank you so very much for creating it: very informative and at the same time so light and fun to watch! I learned a lot!!!

[@jamesscott1932]

Wow! Thank you. I concluded on my own that I am allergic to wheat. For years my Dr. Had prescribed anti - anxiety medication because of violent sneezing and running nose in the a.m. Eventually I associated that reaction with the wheat Chex, Golden Grahams and other wheat based breakfast foods. Even eating pasta or bread from a certain restaurant set off the reaction. Speedy heart beat? I wound up with Afib.

[@littlebird3167]

Your doctor put you on an anti- anxiety medication for sneezing and a runny nose and that seemed perfectly ok to you?

[@joshthebasil]

This is the sassiest Ted-Ed I've ever seen and it is glorious.

[@bigbambigal]

awesome animation. awesome way of teaching us.. totally loved it 😀

[@williamtarunadjaya189]

I'm MD and i find ted ed videos are very simple and educative, love it :)

[@hanankorais1607]

As a celiac patient, I feel glad, and happy seeing this phrase *gluten free * 😍😌😌

[@anastasiaaaa2970]

Me too

[@kirtirajliwal2686]

@@anastasiaaaa2970 me too

[@jinde75]

Nowadays they put it on so many things. Even things that never contained Apple juice: gluten-free. Ehhm yes should be. I'm glad the fad hasn't reached my country. I am in favor of labelling though so people know that rice crackers are safe and no small percentage of wheat was mixed in. It

[@Timocracy]

Passed a car with a bumper sticker that read "Gluten-free goddess" today... There's nocebo, and then there is just good 'ol stupidity.

[@mk_rexx]

T Mode In our country, allergen information in foods just say "contains wheat" or other grains with gluten. That's why I'm so baffled at first on why does the "gluten-free" labels suddenly became a trend in American products.

[@jeromealday614]

Isn't nocebo stupidity itself?

[@MrStaffy3]

shout scream and cry some more

[@bruhe8895]

@@MrStaffy3 ok bud

[@chickentail7108]

「WON」DERLAND go whine somewhere else

[@dayzdandreviewd6534]

Thank you for this, TED. I have a friend who has bad gluten sensitivity, and she gets pretty frustrated that it's become a fad. In TED we trust.

[@arsh99119]

thearshblog.blogspot.com/2022/09/small-pox.html

[@amigazo3972]

This video made my day. I loved the animations and illustrations :D Thanks.

[@c0mput3r80y]

This animation and sound effects are just lovely

[@Ledki]

I was diagnosed with arthritis by 5 specialist. After many years, I did an elimination diet and figured on my own it was gluten sensitivity or intolerance.

[@chinmayelastname3544]

What did you replace gluten containing foods with tho?

[@BoogsterSU2]

I learned how gluten is made thanks to a South Park episode.

[@movement2contact]

Boogster Su and its effects =3

[@joaosignoretti11]

Boogster Su me too! and my penis didn't exploded and flew away hahahahahaha

[@amzero182]

what episode?

[@movement2contact]

Angelo Morgan "Gluten Free Ebola" S18E02

[@amzero182]

Thanks man.

[@kimberlyr2289]

The shade thrown in this video is amazing

[@gloriousforever3451]

My mom has hashimoto disease or something like that, so she can't eat much gluten. In 2015 she felt a sharp pain in her stomach, so she went to the hospital and passed out waiting. Her large intestine had a small hole so they had to operate, she's doing fine now.

[@fauxdo6896]

I love the animation! Keep up the gr8 work.

[@cookiekoekje648]

+AndRam It was pretty shit, mate.

[@squigglylines420]

u r pretty shit...why dont u try and make something better?

[@squigglylines420]

and ted-ed doesn't focus on the animation...they r trying to teach u

[@captainzork6109]

mate

[@cookiekoekje648]

idc it's still shit

[@jrPaperbag]

The game "Don't Starve" comes to my mind whenever I heard sounds like 0:08 Am I the only one?

[@cyberbird2014]

me too

[@girlinterrupted9102]

Me too

[@stephyannlibera7804]

Really appreciate the information, but the animation is simply amazing. Good job 👍

[@KittyGamingtheBestYoutuber]

I like the music and sound effects in this one.

[@cubrakadabra]

I got wheat allergy induced dyshydrosis, been dealing with it for 4 years now It is incredibly annoying, as wheat is everywhere

[@alrightsayyeah]

That fructan is fabulous

[@DRiungi]

+Amy al i see what you did there.

[@my3_ashokan894]

Amazing animation!! Absolutely loved every second of this video

[@Zemon_Meringue]

I have celiac disease I get it from my grandmother it's really bad for me and no one else in my family has it besides her. It makes me so I can't really do much that my friends do but I'm learning to cope with it and I'm getting better with dealing with it so that's good at least!

[@jaderose5127]

Fully enjoyed the video. Well put across and true wheat intolerance realities!

[@prodbyDxv]

When I saw this, I realised... FINALLY SOMEONE KNOWS ABOUT IT!!!!

[@Cjnw]

Normie PFP

[@feedfoody]

Same here 🤨

[@christopherboa7771]

I FEEL THAT ON A SPIRITUAL LEVEL 😭

[@opossumontheinternet9864]

@@Cjnw Normie username.

[@echigogreywolf8122]

Hey Ted ed, can you please make a video about lactose intolerance and how it works? I became lactose intolerant recently and would love to learn more about it

[@avantikarana455]

Loved the animation ❣️ this time special appreciation to animation team

[@Bobbalou]

I have Celiacs disease, so it is very good to see what is happening to me, and to see I'm not alone.

[@BvsMAcosh]

The animation is great!

[@aryeepradas5711]

Can we just appreciate the animation? Seriously the facial expressions and gestures are pretty accurate.

[@mylenes.maharba2955]

very educational video and i love the animation too. makes you imagine it and it makes it easy to remember

[@JustButeyko]

Going gluten free sorted out my gut discomfort, but watching this makes me think that fructans were probably the problem. Never heard of them before so more investigating for me! Thanks for this great little animation containing lots of excellent info.

[@PancakeInvaders]

If fructans are the problem, you're probably also sensitive to garlic, garlic contains a LOT of fructans. Monash university lists 3g of garlic as a red dose for fructans vs 100g of wheat flour as a red dose for fructans. 75g of onion is also a red dose

[@JustButeyko]

@@PancakeInvaders Thanks, yes, I read this in the search studies and now avoid too much onion, leek and garlic.

[@JuanLopez-vf3mo]

​@@PancakeInvadershello. I've heard from a dietitian than some people react to fodmaps present in wheat but not to fodmaps in other foods. Greetings

[@angelawright-swifte6247]

I have celiac disease and been diagnosed since I was 8. I'm happy there's more gluten free food so it means I'm not left out and can eat food like my friends. It also means I can actually eat a lot of the food at restaurants and my diet isn't so limited.

[@kirtirajliwal2686]

Facing the same issue dude. Haven't much to eat outside.

[@STEVENFRYFRY]

I was missed diagnosed from birth, in 1965 formula was the rage and mother's milk was not recommended. My allergy presented in high fevers, excruciating knee pain, brain fog and non conscious conditions while awake. 50 yrs later I figured it out. No more arthritis, no more passing out after meals, no more brain fog, just living with the damage that severe malnutrition causes.

[@DEADPOETOFFICIAL]

great narration as always addison!

[@leokeatonn]

The passive agression in this video is P A L P A B L E

[@celiac8334]

Dear TED-ED We are Celiac volunteer team in Saudi Arabic and we do not have awareness videos I have found this video translated to Arabic language and I'w appreciate if you allowed me to upload it to my channel CeliacKSA your acceptance is highly appreciated

[@PixelBytesPixelArtist]

Congrats, looks like they did it!

[@rei-pq8vx]

CeliacGroupKSA مجموعة السلياك التطوعية h

[@avi8aviate]

What is it with these spammers just putting random letters in front of the channel name of the one being replied to?

[@kosayen2]

Probably thought that they'd get Ted-ed's attention faster this way

[@avi8aviate]

This isn't the only one having this.

[@iforgotmyname1885]

This man voiced my thoughts before I even had them.

[@NatNit77]

i like this guys animation style! its awesome

[@PBNrandom]

That is some weapons-grade sarcasm in the intro there 😂

[@jexae]

I’d been getting bad stomach aches for months until I kept a food journal and noticed that whenever I had lots of gluten, I had a stomach ache. I’ve been gluten free for about a month and haven’t had stomach aches since! (Except for that time I learned that barley has gluten in it within the first week) im glad so many products are gluten free now, makes the swap easier.

[@Honeyiroseupfromthedead]

What is a food journal?

[@Honeyiroseupfromthedead]

What do you write in it?

[@alexf1515]

@@Honeyiroseupfromthedead I just write different food articles from different magazines into it, lol :)

[@pinheadlarry3992]

i just got diagnosed today with a gluten allergy, i’m very sad about it. I’m currently recovering from SiBO and it’s taking quite a long time to get over it, and it can take much longer to completely eradicate all of the bad bacterias, yeast overgrowths, and the one parasite that’s taken over my Gi tract. All i could think about the last 2 months was that i can’t wait to have pizza and ice cream and wings, or some McDonald’s or Taco Bell, all my favorite foods that i had to completely cut out, just to find out that it’s highly likely that i won’t be able to eat them even when i am completely treated from SiBO... And that’s disappointing, but now that i think about it, the last 2 times i’ve had really bad setbacks after starting my SiBO treatment came from eating Gluten, the first reaction coming from eating my favorite Steak Sandwich from a restaurant that i’ve gone to for years and have eaten for years, the other reaction coming from eating wings that were breaded. The first reaction i had was a really bad inflammatory reaction, where i was super bloated, had great abdominal distention, couldn’t eat anything no matter how little, and this lasted for a few weeks and about an entire month to completely recover from. Then when i was feeling good a month later i had wings that i found out were breaded before they were fried, and another reaction made me feel so nauseaous a couple weeks, hard to get an appetite, again couldn’t eat very much. Each time making me lose some weight, it’s tough being highly sensitive to Gluten. I used to make jokes about gluten sensitivities but that was before i ever dealt with any digestive system problems, and now that i know that i am sensitive to Gluten and have had experience dealing with reactions to it, i wouldn’t wish it upon my worst enemies. It’s very scary and traumatic to experience first hand, so don’t make jokes about people who want to eat Gluten-Free food...

[@sky_poofz8879]

Sadly I have the celiac disease it sucks, but this is a very well explanation of the diseases

[@omersapir6781]

For people who suffer from 'wheat intolerance' (and perhaps IBS), I suggest reading and learning about FODMAP and low fodmap diet. It gives excellent guidelines for reducing gut symptoms. Mainly avoiding dairy, wheat, onions and garlic, along with lentils and some fruits and veggies.

[@JenniferGarcia-xk3ue]

What does your diet consist of?

[@kaikaiar10]

1:50 I heard those sounds before... now I know my roommate might be celiac, I will show him this video

[@RememberTheLord]

😂 🤣 he could also be lactose intolerant lmao

[@BiotechArab]

It’s the best I have watched in TED-Ed 🤣♥️😘

[@Missfacts111]

Thank you for this wonderful animation 😊

[@georgecrabtree2013]

Another thing that might cause these reactions is that Round-Up, or Glyphosate, is sprayed on wheat and other grains liberally throughout its growth and then it is drenched in it before harvest to release more wheat bulbs. We are eating large amounts of poison when we eat Wheat, Barley, Rye or Oats. And though Oats doesn't technically contain Gluten it does contain Avenin which causes the same problems.

[@davidbunner6708]

No they don't apply it during growth as it kills the crop. They do apply it about 2 weeks before harvest as it gives them control over when it will be dry enough to harvest> But the government swears the residual levels are safe! You do trust your government don't you?

[@georgecrabtree2013]

@@davidbunner6708 Everything I've read says it is applied before planting to kill emerging weeds, during the growth season and then again at harvest.

[@nicografia751]

@@georgecrabtree2013 you're probably reading biased articles mate. Glyphosate would kill the wheat if applied over the crop. I'm not saying it is healthy, I'm just saying that we should verify sources to avoid misleading information. Glyphosate is applied over GMO crops like soybeans, cotton, etc. Cause otherwise (I mean, if the crops weren't GMO) it would kill these crops too.

[@Cboy28839]

So if ur body doesn't have any reactions towards it besides turning it into poop, gluten is not bad for your body at all by itself ?

[@jinde75]

Nope, it just makes ingredients stick together. It makes bread nice and fluffy. I saw the gluten free bread in the nighties it came in cans and was a crumbly mess.

[@donperinonupolo157]

I recently got a skin rash because of gluten sensitivity. I also get stomach ache, bloating and feel nauseous after eating food that contains gluten. In addition to that, I find it hard to gain weight because my small intestine is damaged and cannot absorb the needed nutrients, because of this I am underweight and look malnourished. Following a gluten-free diet is not that easy sometimes, especially for someone like me who loves to eat bread. But it’s totally worth it and necessary for your health.

[@barbaragermain3713]

Great Video. Thank You for sharing

[@Lacusveris]

I love the sarcasm at the beginning

[@toptaemin1278]

I've never heard so many farting sounds in a video before😂😂

[@LifeLoveDreamMusic]

This video is full of interesting information. It is a shame that i can barely focus on it through the load of soundeffects that accompany it.

[@bhagavat2517]

nicely explained!

[@marymiller974]

Dear person reading this YOU are such a blessing and beyond that and beyond that and beyond that and beyond that and beyond that!😀

[@felin_de_la_nuit]

😊✌🏼

[@Mojobo83]

In the restaurant industry we just call the nocebo group "Glutarded"

[@julianh7284]

Mojobo83 Yea but be carful about, that he said one in every 100-200 people actually have celiac disease. So you could be making fun of of someone with a disease. 😱😛

[@sparklecharmer]

@@julianh7284 but if they have the disease then there's no nocebo happening

[@opossumontheinternet9864]

@@julianh7284 One in every 100-200 people _in the US._

[@docsanti8971]

I love your videos guys! Thanks.

[@mediawolf1]

Some of my symptoms eating wheat / grain products have been found to be common responses to glyphosate.

[@leave.me.alone189yearsago5]

Wait.... My stomach always hurts I get really itchy And I'm always tired... Oh no...

[@annarichman9685]

Me to and its realy annoying especially at birthday party's :(

[@liyarose4632]

For the first time ever I didn’t want a video to end. 😂😂😂

[@dianagkaltsidi4779]

this video is really great! would die to ask if you can do more videos about all the allergens

[@kulturfreund6631]

Many thanks for the Great lesson and coolest animation 😀

[@Zystus]

I've been eating gluten for the past 20 years and never developed this gluten intolerance up until about a year ago. I find it quite odd with the timing and why all of a sudden my gut can't handle it anymore, along with many others in the US. They must be adding some toxic chemicals we don't know or something...

[@lauramorenocarreras7608]

When I was diagnosed 12 years ago, the doctor told me that the cases of celiac disease were raising because of transgenic wheat

[@chinmayelastname3544]

@@lauramorenocarreras7608 Could you please elaborate a little more, as in why transgenic wheat is wreaking havoc on so many people's lives?

[@imjustadoge3313]

IDC About Anything About Gluten Diseases I waana eat Pasta AND PIZZAAAA!!

[@maianelson9701]

i wish i was still like you... I've got celiac.

[@brij5778]

Maia Nelson I know that feeling, I have celiac too.

[@SheltonPiresPires165]

i did once, then got sick after that.

[@julianh7284]

There is gluten free pizza! Your saved!

[@ruthehoule934]

Word

[@evank3718]

This is my favorite TedEd video ever

[@learnlyrics8873]

Wonderful animation

[@BreadDisposal]

as someone with a gluten sensitivity....it's been so hard to find food (I already avoided eating most meat and dairy) even with gluten free foods becoming more common...we still have a long ways to go

[@Zar2244]

It's modern farming I believe. Animals are pumped full of antibiotics and growth hormones, crops like wheat sprayed with Roundup to harvest before they'd naturally be ready. When you research these things, it's mind boggling and has you thinking Coeliacs and gluten sensitive people, along with other food sensitivities are showing as the canaries in the mine.

[@MarioSMB]

Growing up gluten free after the age of 12, I vividly remember the day we were served couscous (which the owner had claimed is "gluten free"). Later that day we were experiencing stomach pains, only after that did we discover that couscous is made almost entirely out of wheat! What's interesting is that prior to going gluten free, we had no trouble consuming wheat products even in large quantities, which leads me to believe it's not a case of placebos that people experience symptoms despite not being celiacs, but rather the body is not designed to handle wheat, most of us have just forced it to get used to it from an early age; symptoms are stronger the more sensitive to it you are. With that said, I'm all for the gluten free bandwagen, being able to consume everyday groceries in a healthier variety is a much welcomed change!

[@mohanedamer5995]

Thank you

[@arkan7rb]

thank u for the best explanation ever

[@jztouch]

Once I stopped being friends with someone because she mentioned the word “gluten” about a hundred times a day. I got so sick of hearing that word.

[@GO-mu4id]

The fear of gluten equals mass psychosis. I actually bought some salt recently that said gluten-free on the label!

[@Ivantheterrible666]

As a person with celiac disease, it is helpful to know what precautions (if any) companies that produce goods are taking to ensure that things like salt aren't contaminated by flour etc. in the factory that produces them. Salt can contain gluten for this reason. So can some spices. Many foods that say gluten free are actually allowed by the FDA to contain trace amounts of gluten that have potential to harm people with celiac. It is truly maddening, but as far as people following the fad go, what you say is not totally untrue lol

[@mattmurphy5805]

I’ve seen gluten in almost every kind of food, since wheat is good for texture. Always helps to check.

[@anabarnes4654]

Thank you, love this

[@cyberweapontime4067]

Love your animations 😍😍