Wait…what? Gluten Remove Beer? What does that mean? My inquiring mind wanted to know and what I’ve found out has me concerned for anyone suffering an immune-mediated reaction to gluten (Celiac Disease). Like lactose-added Lacteeze milk, brewers have simply added an enzyme targeted at the breakdown of the gluten/gliadin molecule to beer made from gluten containing grains. The pieces of the gluten molecule are still present (albeit smaller) and while no longer in their true antigen conformation there is still a chance of creating an immune activation. Stick to a true gluten free beer (like Glutenberg at the NSLC) if you have ever been diagnosed with Celiac Disease.
Avoid Remove Gluten beers like the plague!
What the heck is “Gluten Removed” Beer?
About the Author: Sandra Murphy, ND
A native of Nova Scotia, Sandra attended Dalhousie University to study Biotechnology and Biochemistry. Upon graduation she worked in Research & Development for MedMira Laboratories developing Rapid Diagnostic testing in the fields of Breast and Prostate Cancer. Her own health journey brought her to a Naturopathic Doctor and the “AHA” moment occurred. She then attended The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), a fully-accredited 4-year full-time professional program in Toronto. She is licensed to practice in all regulated provinces after completing the comprehensive Naturopathic Licensing Examinations (NPLEX) administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) in Oregon.
