Gluten plays a significant role in various autoimmune conditions, including celiac disease and Hashimoto's. Increased zonulin levels lead to a compromised gut barrier, allowing harmful substances to enter the bloodstream and trigger inflammation. This breakdown can also result in dysbiosis, creating an imbalance in gut bacteria and further impacting overall health. The hybridization of wheat has made it more difficult to digest and more reactive to the immune system, highlighting the need for awareness around gluten consumption.
