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I am not celiac but have one of the celiac genes active (of 2). Eliminating gluten from my diet when i was 18 changed my life. 10 years later I was still havin

I am not celiac but have one of the celiac genes active (of 2). Eliminating gluten from my diet when i was 18 changed my life. 10 years later I was still having gastrointestinal issues until i worked with a monash university certified nutritionist to identify which FODMAPS i had difficulty digesting. Have been on fodmap diet for 5+ years and for the first time have not had any gastro issues and feel in control of being able to eat without experiencing severe distress. Gluten itself is not a fodmap however wheat and lots of grains with gluten are often in fodmaps i cant digest. I can imagine theres a sensitivity link to these fodmaps for many people who have no idea. Everyones tolerance is unique which makes it a challenging lifestyle. I wont go back to eating carelessly now. This article is unfairly painting the issue as black and white when there are so many shades inbetween. They hint at an emotional reaction to the muffins vs a physical one- There are studies that antidepressants help people with gastrointestinal issues. There is a definitely a link to anxiety and the gut. Everybody is different. Could be so many things. See a good gastro and nutritionist, keep a food journal, see a therapist or psychiatrist, try foods in other countries. Stay active. It may take a while to figure out but there is a way through these issues.

bb88 2y ago
First, congratulations on your success. GI trouble is a real issue most HN readers have not had to experience. I've never had it. I've only talked to people who have spent a week or two in the hospital with it. Second, I agree that we don't fully understand the gut. I do think it needs more research. There's a lot of reporting that zepbound decreases urges for alcohol and gambling, from what I understand. We also know that gut bacteria send signals through to the host system. It would be curious if we could solve gambling addictions through antibiotics or some kind of probiotic treatment. It is sort of weird to think about gambling addictions being a disorder of the gut. And if gambling issues are a disorder of the gut, what other disorders can the gut cause?
- foddymap 2y ago
  Thanks! And had no idea about the glp-1 connection but it makes a lot of sense. Our gut bacteria pull more levers than we know!
  - bb88 2y ago
    Yeah, GLP-1s have really opened up research quite a bit -- particularly with addiction. It could be that gambling addiction offsets hunger. Or it could be that the gut bacteria are asking for adrenaline or some other kind of hormone the body produces. We joke about current politicians being controlled by brain worms, but would it be that much harder to think maybe the gut bacteria are the ones that are in charge -- particularly of our day to day feelings?
theshrike79 2y ago
> This article is unfairly painting the issue as black and white when there are so many shades inbetween This encapsulates the whole discussion around digestive and intestinal issues. There are very few things that are one size fits all when it comes to diet and gastrointestinal issues. Anecdata from my life: Aspartame and Asesulfame K have been extensively studied and determined as safe. BUT if I eat both of them + sugar, I start producing gasses even Putin wouldn't use against Ukraine. I can also eat wheat in most cases, EXCEPT for "industrial" breads - my theory is that there's some leavening agent they use that my GI tract objects with and makes me bloat like crazy. And (western) science HATES things that are highly individual and can't be generalised, made into pills and sold.

bb88 2y ago

First, congratulations on your success. GI trouble is a real issue most HN readers have not had to experience. I've never had it. I've only talked to people who have spent a week or two in the hospital with it. Second, I agree that we don't fully understand the gut. I do think it needs more research. There's a lot of reporting that zepbound decreases urges for alcohol and gambling, from what I understand. We also know that gut bacteria send signals through to the host system. It would be curious if we could solve gambling addictions through antibiotics or some kind of probiotic treatment. It is sort of weird to think about gambling addictions being a disorder of the gut. And if gambling issues are a disorder of the gut, what other disorders can the gut cause?

foddymap 2y ago
Thanks! And had no idea about the glp-1 connection but it makes a lot of sense. Our gut bacteria pull more levers than we know!
- bb88 2y ago
  Yeah, GLP-1s have really opened up research quite a bit -- particularly with addiction. It could be that gambling addiction offsets hunger. Or it could be that the gut bacteria are asking for adrenaline or some other kind of hormone the body produces. We joke about current politicians being controlled by brain worms, but would it be that much harder to think maybe the gut bacteria are the ones that are in charge -- particularly of our day to day feelings?

theshrike79 2y ago

> This article is unfairly painting the issue as black and white when there are so many shades inbetween This encapsulates the whole discussion around digestive and intestinal issues. There are very few things that are one size fits all when it comes to diet and gastrointestinal issues. Anecdata from my life: Aspartame and Asesulfame K have been extensively studied and determined as safe. BUT if I eat both of them + sugar, I start producing gasses even Putin wouldn't use against Ukraine. I can also eat wheat in most cases, EXCEPT for "industrial" breads - my theory is that there's some leavening agent they use that my GI tract objects with and makes me bloat like crazy. And (western) science HATES things that are highly individual and can't be generalised, made into pills and sold.