Gluten

European wheat's lower gluten content makes it less immunologically provocative for gluten-sensitive individuals. Gluten elimination alone can produce dramatic improvement in thyroid symptoms by removing the primary antigenic trigger sustaining the autoimmune attack. Many people experience vague symptoms including bloating, brain fog, skin issues, and digestive discomfort that resolve when dairy is removed, without a formal diagnosis of lactose intolerance or casein allergy. Eliminating grains from the diet can produce a dramatic and rapid improvement in cognitive clarity. Casein (milk protein) is another common driver of immune reactions, distinct from lactose intolerance which is a sensitivity to milk sugar. Gluten is only one of several components in modern wheat that have been altered, not the sole focus of concern. Whole grains and refined grains have essentially the same glycemic index. Gluten is a low-quality plant protein with no unique nutritional benefit, making its risks unjustifiable for sensitive individuals. Milk contains casein and is helpful for neutralizing capsaicin burning, but is not optimal compared to cottage cheese. Cheese from goats or sheep contains less A…