- ZEIN
Also known as Corn Gluten, Zein is the prolamine found in corn. Although Zein is not as reactive as gliadin (wheat gluten), it is reactive enough to cause severe problems for those with gluten sensitivity, IBS, Crohn’s, colitis and leaky gut syndrome.
- PHYTATES
Phytates bind to minerals present in corn and prevent absorption of iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc in human body making corn nutritionally insignificant
- LECTINS
Lectins, nature’s own pesticides, are abundant in corn. Lectins are known to damage our gut barrier cells and cause intestinal permeability. Leaky gut promotes consistent low-grade inflammation and is a first stage in the development of autoimmune and chronic diseases like rheumatoid, lupus, IBS, Crohn’s, colitis, thyroiditis, etc.
- GMO
91% of corn is genetically modified which makes it the second most common genetically modified crop on the planet after soybeans. GMO Corn consumption may lead to liver damage and toxemia. Many severe allergies are also attributable to genetic altering.
- TOXIC HERBICIDES AND PESTICIDES
The tolerance to herbicides and pesticides in genetically modified corn is remarkable. For that reason, corn is consistently exposed to some of the most toxic chemicals available, like Glyphosate and BT. Despite the effort of the processing companies, most corn products contain traces of glyphosate, known to disrupt gut flora, cause IBS, kidney disease, infertility, and declared by the World Health Organization a human carcinogen.
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