Mayo Clinic Going Gluten Free by Joseph A. Murray

Author:Joseph A. Murray
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Bisac Code 1: HEA000000, HEA039000. HEA039010
ISBN: 9780848744618
Publisher: Oxmoor House
Published: 2014-01-20T05:00:00+00:00

Is it safe to eat wheatgrass?

Wheatgrass is a nutrient-rich type of young grass in the wheat family. It’s sold as a dietary supplement in tablet, capsule and liquid forms. Wheatgrass is often used for juicing or added to smoothies or tea. Proponents say that wheatgrass has numerous health benefits, but there are no significant research studies to support these claims.

Wheatgrass, in its pure form, is considered safe for people with celiac disease because it’s made from just the grass of the wheat plant and it doesn’t contain any seeds. Gluten is found in the seeds. While wheatgrass itself is gluten-free, it matters how the grass is harvested and processed to prevent cross-contamination with grains containing gluten. Products made from wheatgrass can carry a gluten-free label, as long as they contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten.

As for individuals with wheat allergy, it’s probably best to avoid products that contain wheatgrass. Wheatgrass has been shown to produce allergic reactions in some people including rashes, throat swelling and breathing difficulty.

To be on the safe side, if you have questions about wheatgrass, check with your doctor before taking anything with wheatgrass in it.

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