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The Green Revolution, Celiac Disease, and Gluten Sensitivity
TLDR The Green Revolution, spearheaded by Norman Borlaug, saved a billion lives but may have inadvertently contributed to the rise in celiac disease due to the widespread use of wheat. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that can cause various symptoms and health issues, but avoiding gluten is only necessary for those with sensitivities or diagnosed with the disease.
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Norman Borlaug is credited with saving a billion lives through the Green Revolution, but his intensive agriculture techniques have also caused pollution and environmental damage.
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The Green Revolution, while credited with saving a billion lives, may have inadvertently contributed to the increase in celiac disease due to the widespread use of wheat as a staple crop.
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Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where the body mistakenly attacks the enzyme that breaks down gluten, leading to malnourishment and various symptoms such as upset stomach, chronic diarrhea, weight loss, foul-smelling bowel movements, excessive gas, muscle cramps, joint pain, irritability, and depression.
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Celiac disease can present with symptoms such as skin rashes, chronic diarrhea, joint pain, and foul-smelling bowel movements, but it can also be asymptomatic and still cause damage to the small intestine, leading to malnourishment and other health issues.
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If you don't have a sensitivity to gluten or celiac disease, there is no reason to avoid it, but if you suspect you have celiac disease, it's important to get properly diagnosed before adopting a gluten-free diet because it can distort the results of the blood test.
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Gluten can be found in a variety of unexpected products such as salad dressing, soy sauce, peanut butter, ice cream, and even lipstick and toothpaste.
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Avoiding gluten can be as simple as focusing on safe foods like vegetables, fruits, nuts, dried beans, milk, eggs, clear soups, and foods made from corn, rice, soy, potato, and quinoa.
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If you think you have a gluten sensitivity, you should see a doctor for a blood test and possibly a biopsy of your small intestine.
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