If you have Hashimotoās, gluten isnāt ājust a food sensitivityā
For many women, itās a direct immune trigger and thereās a reasonš¾š„
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The gluten protein (gliadin) looks almost identical to thyroid tissue
So when your immune system attacks gluten, it can accidentally attack your thyroid too!š±
This is called molecular mimicry and itās VERY common in autoimmune diseases.
But thatās not allā¦
Gluten also increases intestinal permeability (āleaky gutā), which:
⢠Activates your immune system
⢠Increases inflammation
⢠Raises antibodies
⢠Worsens thyroid symptoms
š¾ All Grains (Gluten)
These are the grains commonly recognized as potentially inflammatory or cross-reactive for people with Hashimotoās or gluten sensitivity:
⢠Wheat
⢠Barley
⢠Rye
⢠Spelt
⢠Kamut
⢠Triticale (wheat + rye hybrid)
⢠Farro
⢠Einkorn
⢠Rice
⢠Quinoa
⢠Corn
⢠Oats (even gluten-free oats)
⢠Millet
⢠Sorghum
⢠Buckwheat
⢠Amaranth
⢠Teff
Symptoms gluten may trigger:
š£ Fatigue
š§ Brain fog
š¤ Headaches
šØ Bloating or pain
š„ Joint inflammation
š§ļø Mood swings
āļø Weight fluctuations
Many women see HUGE improvements when removing gluten, including lower antibodies!š„
š½ļø Better options:
⢠Root veggies
⢠Banana & avocado
⢠Protein-rich meals
Going gluten-free isnāt about restriction, itās about removing what harms your thyroid so your body can finally healā¤ļø