tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087163222777133743.post3839863863764842848..comments2024-03-28T01:32:32.474-06:00Comments on The Paleo Diet: Paleo Diet Q & A - 5 December 2009Patrick Baker - Blog Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02458495963073720951noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087163222777133743.post-81019615334059873212009-12-24T10:34:22.798-07:002009-12-24T10:34:22.798-07:00Posted on behalf of Maelán:
Hi Barbara,
Allergie...Posted on behalf of Maelán:<br /><br />Hi Barbara,<br /><br />Allergies are associated to increased intestinal permeability, which means that your intestinal barrier is Leaky and allows increased passage of intestinal bacteria or food proteins into peripheral circulation. This fact sensitizes the immune system against several proteins (antigens) because immune tolerance is broken. Increased intestinal permeability allows paracellular transport of antigens which means that antigens pass between two cells and not through M-cells. M-cells are responsible for what is known as immune tolerance. If then any other part of your immune system, for example, mucous associated lymphoid tissue (nose), is challenged with proteins similar (molecular mimicry) to those of bacterial or food antigens your immune system will develop hyper reactivity producing normally a high amount of antibodies (IgE). This is due to the fact that the immune system, usually, is sensitized in the gut, although symptoms appear in the nose or eyes. IgE stimulate some immune cells, namely Mast cells, to release histamine. Histamine is one of the substances responsible for many of the allergy symptoms.<br /><br />In summary, you should avoid all the foods known to increase intestinal permeability such as gluten containing grains, legumes, potatoes, tomatoes, alcohol, quinoa, amaranth and chili peppers.<br /><br />Furthermore, allergy is characterized by an increased (and unbalanced) Th2 immune response which could be regulated using probiotics (6-9 billion/d), omega-3 fatty acids (2-3 grams/d), vitamin D (2000IU/D) and Zinc (25mg/d).<br /><br />We can not guarantee 100% certainty of success because there are a lot of factors (hygiene hypothesis, metabolic programming or stress) known to increase the risk of allergy besides nutrition.<br /><br />I hope this helps.<br />MaelánPatrick Baker - Blog Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458495963073720951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087163222777133743.post-79352663090690093492009-12-24T10:32:05.954-07:002009-12-24T10:32:05.954-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Patrick Baker - Blog Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458495963073720951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087163222777133743.post-70292523887237121032009-12-22T03:23:00.180-07:002009-12-22T03:23:00.180-07:00Dear Dr. Cordain,
I suffer from allergies to mou...Dear Dr. Cordain, <br /><br />I suffer from allergies to mould, pollen and numerous other allergies that I haven't properly been tested for. After moving from California to the UK, I have also developed asthma. I am 31 and otherwise a reasonably active person (yoga and Pilates teacher), and my ill health has really bothered me. I found out about the Paleo diet during my research on low-sugar diets and also the anti-candida diet, which in its purest form seems to be almost identical to the Paleo diet. I have been eating this way for two weeks now, and I do see improvement in symptoms. However, I have noticed that when I wake up in the morning, my "allergy shiners" (dark circles around my eyes) are darker than before and I look a bit scary! I have lost quite a bit of weight... is it perhaps a side-effect of ketosis? <br /><br />Also, can you please tell me if I have a chance of completely clearing my allergies with time?<br />Thank you very much for your help!<br /><br />BarbaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087163222777133743.post-7054601185040452382009-12-09T14:03:49.193-07:002009-12-09T14:03:49.193-07:00Posted on behalf of Dr. Cordain:
Lucy-Ann,
Quino...Posted on behalf of Dr. Cordain:<br /><br />Lucy-Ann,<br /><br />Quinoa, when it is not milled (e.g. whole quinoa) is a concentrated source of antinutrients known as saponins which increase intestinal permeability and lead to a "leaky gut" which in turn may promote low level chronic, systemic inflammation. This inflammation is caused by leakage of substances (lipopolysaccharide or LPS) derived from resident gram negative gut bacteria that pass through the gut barrier and enter circulation. Chronic low level inflammation in the bloodstream is suspected to fundamentally underlie cardiovascular disease, cancer and autoimmune disease. Quinoa saponins also exhibit immunological adjuvant properties in animal models (meaning that they may increase the immune response when bound to other proteins (antigens) foreign to the body. <br /><br />Refined or milled Quinoa (which generally is the product available commercially) contains significantly lower concentrations of saponins. Quinoa also contains phytates which inhibit the absorption of its endogenous divalent ions such as iron and zinc. The anti-nutritional effects of Buckwheat have been poorly studied in humans. We advocate that Paleo Athletes obtain their carbs from non-grain sources such as yams, sweet potatoes, fruits, fresh fruit juices, dried fruit and vegetables. Less active people should be careful with fruit juices and dried fruits and consume these foods sparingly.<br /><br />Loren Cordain, Ph.D., ProfessorPatrick Baker - Blog Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458495963073720951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087163222777133743.post-41547132394527959382009-12-08T13:31:09.486-07:002009-12-08T13:31:09.486-07:00Celiacs consume "alternative" grains suc...Celiacs consume "alternative" grains such as quinoa, buckwheat, tapioca, sorghum. Are these allowable on the Paleo Diet?Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637384532955935116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087163222777133743.post-15117519828199474842009-12-08T09:03:56.379-07:002009-12-08T09:03:56.379-07:00Dear Dr Cordain,
I have a couple of questions...
...Dear Dr Cordain, <br />I have a couple of questions...<br />1) How to do you see/rate seeds in the diets of athletes - specifically quinoa and buckwheat. Can they or do they lead to potential leaky gut/gut permeability, and/or lead to issues with iron/zinc malabsorption. <br />I am not aware they are high-phytate foods? Are they sources of lectins? <br /><br />2)What sort of cow's milk alternatives do you recommend?<br /><br />I would very much appreciate your comments with regard to these queries. Thank you for all your great newsletters and your book "Paleo Diet for Athletes" is excellent - in case anyone wants to know!!Lucy-Annhttp://www.simplynutritiononline.comnoreply@blogger.com