How can a food sensitivity to corn mimic gluten sensitivity in the body?

Amy E. Myers, MD

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Gluten and corn share similar proteins, so your body could easily mistake corn for gluten. In this video, functional medicine specialist Amy Myers, MD, explains molecular mimicry, and how a food sensitivity to corn can mimic a gluten sensitivity.

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Food Allergies & Food Intolerance

Food allergies occur when the body attacks a food it mistakes as harmful, causing symptoms such as nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, shortness of breath or hives. With food intolerance, the digestive system alone rejects the food, finding it difficult to digest properly. Foods such as peanuts, shellfish, eggs, soy or wheat are the most common type of food allergens.

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