Einkorn Wheat Easier to Digest, Less Toxic than Durum for Celiacs

Once again, as the stores of wheat go unused and stockpiled in open fields, researchers and scientist ramble about to find a way for celiacs to reenter the grain food market.  

"Feed the World" used to be the call. Now it's "Feed the Celiacs".

I have tried other ancient wheats such as Emmer, Gaza, Derhalla and Horani.   10 freinds , all off the are Gluten sensitive,  they tried it and reported none of the negative effects that they are used to have after regular wheat.

For those with gluten sensitivity there may be varieties of wheat that some can tolerate, however, in general, even they should avoid all types of wheat.

Interesting that some people with gluten sensitivity are saying they can eat these older wheat varieties without complaint.

I would still be cautious - just because you dont feel any reaction doesnt necessarily mean there is no long term affects.

Until we get more understanding of how the immune system is reacting to gliadins and ATIs in wheat. The recent research into the TG6 antibody which causes damage to the nervous system is a good example.

In the 70's the bread industry switched from potassium iodine to potassium bromide as the conditioner. It is banned in Europe and labeled a carcinogen in California.  That may be why some Americans tolerate European bread better and some heritage wheat companies use bromide free conditioners.

Open Original Shared Link      The second clinical study instead involved only eight celiac disease patients which were following a gluten-free diet and were asked to eat biscuits made with the ancient wheat T. monococcum for 60 days [84]. Although the study confirmed the toxicity of this variety for patients with celiac disease from a histological and serological point of view, this ancient variety of wheat was clinically well-tolerated, suggesting a potential efficacy in patients suffering from other gluten-related diseases, such as NCGS...When switching to clinical trials, performed on patients and on healthy subjects, all doubts disappear and diets based on ancient or heritage cultivars always showed clear advantages in terms of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.

On 10/15/2021 at 9:10 AM, Guest Avi said:

I have tried other ancient wheats such as Emmer, Gaza, Derhalla and Horani.   10 freinds , all off the are Gluten sensitive,  they tried it and reported none of the negative effects that they are used to have after regular wheat.

Anyone with experience of celiacs, must know that only by avoiding ingesting all types of grain containing any level of gluten will halt the damaging progression of this serious condition. 

A good example of gluten free grain is Teff (Eragrostis teff), is a cereal grain from Ethiopia and Eritrea in Africa. It's an ancient grain believed to have been domesticated around 4000 and 1000 BCE. Whole teff grain is a staple grain in Ethiopian diets. Teff is the smallest grain in the world.

"Although the study confirmed the toxicity of this variety for patients with celiac disease from a histological and serological point of view, this ancient variety of wheat was clinically well-tolerated, suggesting a potential efficacy in patients suffering from other gluten-related diseases, such as NCGS..."

Not for those with celiac disease but for those with NCGS? I am dubious of this and certainly would not recommend to anyone with NCGS to go ahead with heirloom varieties of gluten containing grains. Especially since some gluten disease experts consider NCGS to be a possible precursor to celiac disease.