I just read the an article in the Nov. issue of Prevention Magazine. It talked about a new study that helps narrow down the commonplace culprits that induce IBS episodes.
Researchers at St. George's Hospital in London analyzed blood samples taken from 108 IBS patients and 43 helathy folks to check for reactions to 16 foods-including nuts, meat, dairy, and grains. IBS patients had higher levels of antibody produced from allergic reactions after eating wheat, beef, port, and lamb. Surprisingly, diary products - a group usually linked to IBS-caused no problems.
It went on to say that if you have IBS, you should try cutting back on meat and wheat.
Okay, so how can we knowingly eat wheat breads and products knowing that the test shows that it causes higher levels of antibody in IBS folks? Seriously, this greatly concerns me. It doesn't talk about celiac or gluten intolerance....it says it hurts people with IBS without these other conditions.
I am scared to eat any wheat products now. How can I eat them when the study clearly shows that there are antibodies for wheat?
Help??? Has anyone without GI tried to eliminate wheat and has it helped? For those who do eat wheat, how can you justify it knowing the results? Seriously, I am really confused. I am not stable....and how can I eat wheat now that I know it has been shown to cause problems? UGH...I didn't want to have to give up wheat...all Heather's breads. But, how can I ignore the facts? 
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