Gluten is not the only problematic component in wheat from "summary" of Wheat Belly by William Davis
Despite popular belief, gluten is not the sole culprit in the health issues associated with wheat consumption. While gluten has garnered much attention for its role in conditions such as celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity, it is just one of many problematic components found in wheat. In fact, wheat contains a variety of other proteins and compounds that can have negative effects on health. One such problematic component is a group of proteins known as amylase trypsin inhibitors (ATIs). ATIs have been shown to trigger an immune response in the gut, leading to inflammation and other adverse reactions. This immune response can extend beyond ...
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