Going grain free to battle depression/anxiety? Anyone have experience?

I doubt they ate as much grains as the average bodybuilder tends to eat. Im thinking more that over doing the grains could be causing issues. Also not everyone has the same sensitivity to things

Give it a try, it could help! I dont like rice,pasta, bread, or cereals. I only eat bread as a sandwich and thats rare. I eat mostly meat,fish,eggs,dairy and veggies. The only problem is these all probably have some contaminants in them also. My wife eats a lot of rice, bread etc but doesnt use dairy products (lactose intolerant). Youve gotta find what works for you.
 
Wasnt supposed to be an argument more of a discussion but these forums are sort of like nazi germany.



I'm very interested in this as I suffer from anxiety also. I don't take any meds either. I think your being a bit to defensive with your replies . There's some really smart guys in here. I guarantee you'll run those guys off or they won't bother posting if your being a straight prick. I'm curious if there's any truth to this.
 
I'm very interested in this as I suffer from anxiety also. I don't take any meds either. I think your being a bit to defensive with your replies . There's some really smart guys in here. I guarantee you'll run those guys off or they won't bother posting if your being a straight prick. I'm curious if there's any truth to this.

Oh I’m the prick ? Can you read the posts [emoji23] its always a dick measuring contest on here with shotty information at best.
 
Oh I’m the prick ? Can you read the posts [emoji23] its always a dick measuring contest on here with shotty information at best.

You see exactly what I'm talking about. I'm seriously interested in this topic. I made a statement with my opinion and suggestion thats all. I was willing to share my experiences with anxiety that I've been dealing with for years also. But never mind you only wanna hear what you wanna hear and not opinions or suggestions. Good luck to you I'm out.
 
Iv cut out grains for a few days still feelin like putting a slug in my head. maybe its just S.A.D northeast winters suck
 
I think there is some truth to how our nutrition can effect mood, but in my opinion it's usually.not the reason and just something we think is an easy fix. "Just drop grains and I'll feel better" problem solved.

Look at other things in your life first. Money, sex, doing different things from the day to day grind once in awhile and having some excitement out of life. Look there first.
 
Well the idea behind the grain free approach is that grains cause inflammation in the body and problems with gut health, alot of people say were not even adapted to eat grains. Systemically our gut health is related to a number of illness and immune issues mental clarity and possibly mental disorders (depression,bipolar, add, etc.) everyones to ready to jump on pharmaceuticals to cover up a problem then find the true source of the issue. The environment and 99% of the things weve been taught to consume are toxic to us as well as antibiotics, vaccines, pharma, even toothpaste.

And if you or your doctor have ANY scientific evidence to support such a bizarre viewpoint, esp the association bt grains and “gut inflammation”, id love to see it posted.

Jim
 
"In the present review, we describe how the daily consumption of wheat products and other related cereal grains could contribute to the manifestation of chronic inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Both in vitro and in vivostudies demonstrate that gliadin and WGA can both increase intestinal permeability and activate the immune system."
The Dietary Intake of Wheat and other Cereal Grains and Their Role in Inflammation
 
My anecdotal experience is that eliminating foods which don't agree with you is highly beneficial to general wellbeing.

Lots of people on keto forums say their depression, anxiety, etc, has improved for eating low carb. I believe it could be possible.
 
My anecdotal experience is that eliminating foods which don't agree with you is highly beneficial to general wellbeing.

Lots of people on keto forums say their depression, anxiety, etc, has improved for eating low carb. I believe it could be possible.
i believe it could be possible as well that they are experiencing what's called placebo effect
 
"In the present review, we describe how the daily consumption of wheat products and other related cereal grains could contribute to the manifestation of chronic inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Both in vitro and in vivostudies demonstrate that gliadin and WGA can both increase intestinal permeability and activate the immune system."
The Dietary Intake of Wheat and other Cereal Grains and Their Role in Inflammation

In the present review, we describe how the daily consumption of wheat products and other related cereal grains could contribute to the manifestation of chronic inflammation and autoimmune diseases.
(note the word COULD)

and of course:
Until now, human epidemiological and intervention studies investigating the health effects of whole grain intake were confounded by other dietary and lifestyle factors and, therefore, well-designed intervention studies investigating the effects of cereal grains and their individual components on intestinal permeability and inflammation are warranted.

Eliminating foods that doesn't agree with you can as well put your mind at ease because you think you are doing something good for yourself, so it might alleviate your anxiety symptoms, etc.
It's not that cut and dry as some people think.
You do something, positive change appear in some time - this doesn't mean it's because you lets say went to low carb or no gluten or meat free,
there are so many more factors to be accounted for.
But yeah nobody gives a shit.
Many times just by choosing to do something and proceeding with it will help you a little bit.
But that doesn't mean that actual shit you did ( like low carb, no gluten, etc) helped you and it works for everybody and that it was your culprit.
 
"In the present review, we describe how the daily consumption of wheat products and other related cereal grains could contribute to the manifestation of chronic inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Both in vitro and in vivostudies demonstrate that gliadin and WGA can both increase intestinal permeability and activate the immune system."
The Dietary Intake of Wheat and other Cereal Grains and Their Role in Inflammation

When a review is loaded with so many extrapolations, suppositions, theoretical conjecture, much of it derived from metabolic and/or immune derangements in those with disease, it becomes little more than a grossly biased whatever the author WANTS is to be (prove) opinion piece.
 
Last edited:
Fair enough - I just found the first seemingly relevant one I came across. I'll try to post some better resources later on.
 
Have “you” checked out the shelves at the grocery store (esp speciality food stores) lately?

My goodness there’s so much “low gluten, no gluten or restricted gluten” food stuffs one wuould think Whipple's disease is now epidemic.

IMO it’s more likely to be just another food fad, like low carb,
low fat keto diets have been in years past.

But as long as buyers will buy sellers will selling this type of
nonsense.

Jim
I can only agree with you
 
Ok but there’s a error in my post bc the disease associated with Gluten sensitivity (AKA Gluten sensitive enteropathy) is called Celiac Disease or “Sprue”and NOT Whipples Disease.

It’s fine if folk want to change their diet but to suggest a they are “gluten sensitive” in the absence of confirmatory testing is just a shame bc many have been had by supermarket foodies and affiliates on the WWW whom are pushing this nonsense.

And FYI according to the CDC the incidence of Celiac disease has remained relatively stable for the past 2-3 decades


Jim
 
Last edited:
Fair enough - I just found the first seemingly relevant one I came across. I'll try to post some better resources later on.

Providing the regurgitation of dogma is not the intent, knowing
how voluminous “the data” itself can be, I welcome member efforts to post “evidence” for others to review and/or discuss.

Hooefully we can all become more learned in the process.

Jim
 
Back
Top