<< On Tue, 27 Nov 2001 19:28:09 -0800 Paula <[log in to unmask]> writes:

> > The only reason anyone would be trying to keep carbs at or below 30
> >grams would be to follow one of the very low carb weight loss plans.

Sorry, I have lost track of whose response this is:

> No, that's not the only reason. Some of us with diseases like
> crohn's and
> ankylosing spondylitis do much better on very low carb diets. >>

Some salient points:

Crohn's and ankylosing spondylitis are autoimmune diseases, along with
numerous other conditions such as psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, Lupus,
rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and many others.

Celiac disease is also an autoimmune disease, and people with CD are much
more prone to develop any other (or several) autoimmune diseases then the
(unaffected) general population.

In the vast majority of cases of CD, strict adherence to a gluten free diet
will result in amelioration of symptoms and complete resolution of the
condition, including healing of damaged intestines. Frequently, other
accompanying autoimmune conditions resolve as well.

A very low carb diet, by definition, would virtually eliminate all grains,
and therefore all gluten.

Conclusion: Many people are unknowingly but effectively treating undiagnosed
Celiac disease by eating a very low carb and/or Paleo type diet.

Maddy Mason
Hudson Valley, NY