Following a gluten-free diet has been helping many people with many of their health issues. Unfortunately, a study found high levels of toxic metals like arsenic and mercury in gluten-free food. This is due to manufacturers using rice flour instead of regular flour. Rice is the one crop that is like no other prone to sucking up arsenic and mercury from its growth environment. Arsenic and mercury can cause cancer, heart disease, and neurological illnesses.
Key Takeaways:
- engaging in a gluten free diet could increase the risk of arsenic and mercury poisoning
- gluten free products are often made with rice flour
- rice is more likely than any other plant to soak up arsenic and mercury from the soil, fertilizer and water.
“Around 1/4 of Americans have reported eating a gluten-free diet in 2015, and many more people eat gluten-free foods occasionally.”
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