Gluten Free Rn

Intestinal Health and Antibiotic Resistant Threats EP008

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This time on the ‘Gluten Free RN’ podcast, Nadine explores the connection between gluten intolerance and antibiotic-resistant threats. Because damaged intestines compromise the immune system, undiagnosed celiac patients are more likely to develop infections that necessitate antibiotics.  Nadine summarizes the 2013 CDC report, Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States, explaining the three microorganisms identified in the report with a Threat Level of Urgent. Listen and learn how to protect yourself and your family from the public health threat posed by these bacteria!  What’s Discussed:  The prevalence of undiagnosed celiac disease and gluten intolerance 30-50% of the population carry the HLA-DQ2 and/or DQ8 genes The importance of healthy intestinal tissue 70-90% of the immune system is in your intestines The soldier analogy Healthy villi are like rested soldiers with loaded weapons on a clear day who can easily take out antigens that don’t belong Damaged villi are like soldiers on a bender wit