It is quite amazing to me the difference I feel mentally after eliminating gluten, in particular. This past week, it is quite evident that I feel calmer and more cheerful overall. This makes perfect sense, when I read the following study on gluten and depression anxiety:
How gluten causes depression anxiety is by producing inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, triggering an autoimmune response to the gluten protein which releases cytokines, which then enter the brain and produce inflammation in the brain, leading to depression anxiety.
Gluten causes gut inflammation in at least 80% of the population and another 30% of the population develops antibodies against gluten proteins in the gut. Furthermore, 99% of the population has the genetic potential to develop antibodies against gluten. Report.
This gluten autoimmune cytokine response can affect other organs besides the brain, including joints, lungs, kidneys, pancreas, heart, and more. Which is why gluten is associated with a whole host of conditions including, asthma, arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, and brain related autism, alzheimers and depression anxiety.
Read more at: Gluten & Depression Anxiety
This past week has also revealed a smoother complexion and less acne in my trouble spots (still there, but less). As I continue through this process, I am enjoying seeing more improvements in many areas, and looking forward to hopefully many more!
This coming week, we celebrate my beautiful daughter who is turning 4. While she has a special place in my heart being my only girl, she also is a constant reminder of what my physical sacrifices are for. She has been worth every bit of my struggles, and I would do it all over again for her.
After 4 weeks of diet change: Smoother complexion, decent energy level, improvement in mood and mental fog, calmer overall.
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