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Gluten, Celiac, Candida, Anemia, Osteoporosis and Psychiatric Problems

by Dr Charles Parker on June 1, 2008 · 6 comments

More on Celiac ADD and Depression

An ADD reader in Germany asked if Gluten Sensitivity could be related to yeast [Candida] overgrowth.

===> My comment:
Many reports show a strong relationship between the two, as the carbs both feed the Candida overgrowth, and the gluten in the carbs feeds the celiac.

Take a look at this easy review of comorbid conditions and diagnosis of celiac/gluten sensitivity:

===> And on Anemia and Gluten Sensitivity
Also notice the reference to anemia and celiac from Baylor University Medical Center [via PubMed] -and the multiple issues that can occur downstream from allergic reactions to wheat in the bowel.

===> And Regarding Depression with Osteoporosis – 32 yo Male
Then, just saw a person in the office last week from Ohio with "asymptomatic [BM 2x/day, "never a problem"] gluten sensitivity" – very likely silent celiac, [testing underway] and he – at 32 yo – is suffering from "unexplained osteopenia" – actually fractured his heel bone with no significant trauma to the bone, and his bones look, according to his Ohio doc, like he’s a post menopausal woman.

This, dear readers, is a flaming metabolic problem.

Look down at "musculo-skeletal" on this page.
The reference for the osteoporosis connection: Am J Gastroenterol 1994;89: pp.2130-4

ELISA [see overview Why ELISA and 191 references here] and specific nutritional testing [sample here] underway, — also worked up for thyroid, ferritin, glucose and insulin levels, this will be very interesting.

Will get back to you as this evolves.

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Tagged as: ADD, Anemia, Candida, Celiac, Depression, ferritin, Gluten sensitivity, malnutrition, Osteoporosis

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Celiac Disease: Bowel and Brain Symptoms

by Dr Charles Parker on June 23, 2007 · 6 comments

Celiac, Bowel and Brain

Yes the brain and the bowel are connected…

Celiac Disease is more than simple bowel disorder: It is a bowel disorder downstream from an associated array of multiple problems associated with gluten sensitivity. Many of those clinical presentations look like psych issues.

Gut on Fire

Celiac Disease of the bowel is really just the tip of an iceberg, as only 1 of 8 gluten sensitive people suffers from Celiac Disease. Most suffer from “silent celiac” without overt bowel problems, and simply are overlooked in our psych practices.

Gluten is the protein in wheat, barley, rye [and some oats], – and [partly] because gluten isn’t completely digested can bring serious bowel problems and many of the following symptoms. Just take a look at this American Family Physician report [do read this article, the lights will go on regarding the pathology of gluten sensitivity].

Symptoms of Celiac Disease & Possible Causes Associated with Celiac

Fatigue, malaise -    Anemia, general immune system activation
Weight loss -          Nutrient malabsorption
Diarrhea, abdominal pain -       Accelerated gastrointestinal tract transit time, steatorrhea,
Anemia -    Iron deficiency; less commonly, vitamin B12 and/or folate deficiency
Bone pain - Osteoporosis
Aphthous ulcers, stomatitis -    Vitamin deficiency, “oral” celiac disease
Infertility -       Postulated cause: iron, folate, and/or zinc deficiency
Male impotence, decreased libido - Peripheral insensitivity to circulating testosterone
Alopecia areata - Immunologic attack on hair follicles
Dental enamel defects - Demineralization during tooth bud development in children
Hypoglycemia -    Delayed absorption of glucose
Gas, flatus, belching - Secondary digestion of sugars by intestinal flora

Seizures, “gluten ataxia” – Increased affinity of celiac antibodies for brain vasculature & central nervous system symptoms

And these downstream medical disorders from the National Institute of Health

Anemia
Lactose intolerance
Dermatitis herpetiformis (a burning, itching, blistering rash), and other skin disorders
Type 1 diabetes
Thyroid disease
Adrenal fatigue
Down syndrome
Unexplained infertility
Miscarriage
Osteoporosis or osteopenia
Certain types of intestinal cancer
Neurological conditions
Autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus

Further, for some interesting observations about Candida and Celiac here.

And one of the best sites for an abundance of information is Gluten Free Links

Take a look at this last site [it will be loaded on CorePsychBlog Resources] as it has many specific solutions and much more info.

Celiac Disease Can Be Misdiagnosed As ME/CFS (fightingfatigue.org)
Health Tip: You Need Vitamin B-12 (nlm.nih.gov)
Master regulator found for regenerating nerve fibers in live animals (biosingularity.wordpress.com)
Celiac Disease: The Basics (slideshare.net)

Tagged as: anxiety, autoimmune, bowel, brain, Celiac, Depression, Gluten, Hormone dysregulation, IBS, malnutrition, psych diagnosis

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Metabolism Relevance: SSRIs and Depression

January 2, 2007 Brain/Body Evidence

Metabolic irregularities frequently interfere with the effectiveness of SSRIs, indeed any psych meds or supplements.
Two points bear attention:

Eat right: If you don’t bring in the right nutritional components, you simply will not get better. SSRIs are “serotonin reuptake inhibitors.” They rearrange neurotransmitters that are already in your body. If your steam engine is chugging up [...]

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Metabolism: Food for the New Year

January 1, 2007 Brain/Body Evidence

Notes on Metabolism: “National Eating Disorder”
Take a look at the great interview with Bill Maher and Michael Pollan, the author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma at the Amazon website for the book.
His point: we are suffering from a “national eating disorder” downstream from corn, petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. Let me see…. could this be a problem? Actually [...]

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FDA, SSRIs & Suicide: Problems do exist

December 13, 2006 Beyond ADHD

Yes, the FDA should look at suicide with SSRI treatment. The SSRIs should not be reviewed, however, with a categorical directive – to come to a conclusion regarding: are they “good or bad?”
Way to simple! – and SSRIs are saving lives everyday. So why should the FDA look at suicide in adults – and just [...]

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