![]() Unfortunately in most cases, they’re coming up empty. People suffering from symptoms are eating a TRUE gluten-free diet and examining every inch of their lives for hidden gluten in an attempt to explain why they’re still suffering from symptoms. It can be hard for people to pinpoint the problem because coffee is a gluten-free food. Roasting and processing the coffee beans can reduce the quantity of these toxins, but the results vary based on the type of bean and the type of processing. Many people tolerate this exposure just fine, but some chronically ill patients (especially those with chronic gluten-induced autoimmunity) can have severe reactions to these mycotoxin compounds. ![]() Coffee beans are known to be high in a toxic mold compound known as ochratoxin A. Coffee and Mycotoxin ContaminationĪnother potential problem with coffee is the presence of mycotoxins ( also found in corn). On top of that, other research is linking coffee as a cause of autoimmune diseases including hypothyroidism, Type I Diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis. Add to this the fact that most people also add some form of dairy to their coffee, and you now have two potential ways they could be having cross-reactive gluten like inflammatory damage. One of the troubling aspects of the cross-reactivity of coffee is that some of the most common symptoms, such as migraines, mental fogginess, and fatigue, will actually cause people to reach for yet another cup, which leads to a frustrating and damaging cycle. ![]() The processing of the dairy changes the dairy protein and creates a gluten like reaction. We see this same type of problem with dairy. While more research is needed, it’s thought that the proteins in coffee are changed in such a way during processing that the body perceives them as a threat, which causes the same inflammatory responses and symptoms as gluten in those that are sensitive or allergic to it. What researchers believe is that the processing itself contributes to the problem, since organic, whole-bean coffees did not produce cross-reactivity issues. Gluten-free instant coffee is one of the most processed forms of coffee that you can drink. What the researchers found was that highly-processed coffees, such as instant coffee and popular ground coffees, produced the most cross-reactivity in test subjects. In 2013, Aristo Vojdani and Igal Tarash published a study in Food and Nutritional Sciences that examined the cross-reactivity of coffee. Is Coffee Safe on a Gluten Free Diet or Does It Mimic Gluten? But coffee also contains problematic proteins and the cross-reaction to coffee has actually been found to be one of the most severe. This is because the proteins in these foods are perceived by the body as invaders in the same way gluten is.ĭairy is the most common cross-reactive food to those with gluten issues, because of its casein proteins. There are several supposed gluten-free foods and drinks that cause what’s called a gluten cross-reactivity in those who are sensitive to or intolerant of gluten. That being said, let’s dive in to discover why… If you’ve been eating gluten-free and are still experiencing gluten-related symptoms, the problem may be your coffee intake. ![]() I am not condemning coffee, I am simply sharing with you recent research combined with many years of clinical experience dealing with clients who fail to respond to a traditional gluten-free diet. Is coffee gluten free? Before you jump into a panic attack about having your coffee taken away, please read the entire article and watch the video below. The Connection between Coffee and Gluten Sensitivity
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