Blueberry,
Cognizance (which would include spelling skills) is known to be a problem with gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. In fact, many people who are gluten sensitive develop neurological problems before they develop gastrointestinal problems, and some develop neurological issues, but never develop GI problems.
Have you or anyone in your family been tested for the presence of celiac genes? Of course gluten sensitivity can develop without a celiac gene, but the presence of a celiac gene increases the risk of the development of symptoms significantly.
Gluten sensitivity as a neurological illness
Though researchers have never pursued this idea, IMO it's the poor digestion and leaky gut associated with celiac disease and MC that causes the brain fog (not specifically celiac disease or gluten sensitivity per se). IOW, if digestion is good, and gut permeability is normal, then it's impossible for gluten peptides to get to the brain to causes problems there. And on the other hand, if digestive problems result in leaky gut and the release of peptides into the bloodstream (regardless of the reason why these issues developed), then neurological problems are likely to develop. So yes, it's certainly possible that diet changes might improve the memory and spelling skills of other family members (in addition to helping to prevent the development of Alzheimer's).
Tex
New treatment for Alzheimers
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Tex,
It was a number of years ago that I had a celiac gene test done. I believe it came back negative, but I had one of the genes register for the condition. I'm likely the only one the family that's had the test done. For the best test for celiac, my father and I have been gluten free for around 7 years at this point. For us removing that from our diet made us feel better, but wasn't the memory spelling solving answer. It wouldn't surprise me though if gluten and a resulting leaky gut brought about cognitive issues and possibly Alzheimers in some. For my family I'm guessing some other food(s) is involved, possibly eggs, maybe beef and milk, etc. It's a work in progress.
It was a number of years ago that I had a celiac gene test done. I believe it came back negative, but I had one of the genes register for the condition. I'm likely the only one the family that's had the test done. For the best test for celiac, my father and I have been gluten free for around 7 years at this point. For us removing that from our diet made us feel better, but wasn't the memory spelling solving answer. It wouldn't surprise me though if gluten and a resulting leaky gut brought about cognitive issues and possibly Alzheimers in some. For my family I'm guessing some other food(s) is involved, possibly eggs, maybe beef and milk, etc. It's a work in progress.
You're on the right track I believe, because once we become vulnerable to leaky gut issues, other foods can cause a similar problem. And it's certainly possible that tracking down those foods and removing them from the diet might resolve the problem.
Good luck with this project, and please keep us posted.
Tex
Good luck with this project, and please keep us posted.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Great study. Thanks for sharing Theresa.
I have had no luck coming up with a supplement of Omega 3's that did not have soy in it. I would welcome any suggestions.
Carol
I have had no luck coming up with a supplement of Omega 3's that did not have soy in it. I would welcome any suggestions.
Carol
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