A recent research found that a gluten-free food contains high levels of toxic metals. Individuals who consume a gluten-free diet might be at risk for increased exposure to mercury and arsenic – toxic metals which can lead to neurological effects, cancer, and cardiovascular disease, according to a report in the journal Epidemiology.
Even though less than one percent of people in the U.S have celiac disease, gluten-free diets remain all the rage in this country. Still, a new research suggests potentially harmful ingredients might be hiding in this trendy kind of food.
