Category Archives: Genetic changes

Is gluten on the increase?

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Dr. Davis

I often hear people say that the reason that there more problems today with consumption of wheat products is because the gluten content has increased. I always wondered where that argument came from. I am obviously no defender of wheat … Continue reading →

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What if . . . ?

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Dr. Davis

There are several questions in my mind that nag me night and day on this thing called “wheat,” bothersome issues that, if any are true, suggest some very sinister goings-on. This is an “adults only” conversation, as it’s just too … Continue reading →

Posted in Genetic changes, Wheat industry | 73 Comments

Why do we eat more?

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Dr. Davis

It’s a well-established fact: Americans eat more. Several large studies have documented the increased calorie intake of Americans. This study, for instance, calculated a 440-calorie increased intake per day from 1977 to 2006 in 28,400 children and 36,800 adults. Increased … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetite stimulation, Genetic changes, Gliadin | 44 Comments

Wheat is NOT "genetically-modified"

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Dr. Davis

Alright. The Wheat Lobby has its lackeys out there, countering the Wheat Belly arguments by saying things like, “Davis says that wheat is genetically-modified and it’s not. So how much more can you believe of what he says?” (This Amazon … Continue reading →

Posted in Genetic changes, Hybridization, Hybridization techniques | 142 Comments

Unapproved drugs

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Dr. Davis

Imagine a world in which the pharmaceutical industry were permitted to develop drugs, then bring them directly to market, no regulatory process required. They develop a drug to treat a specific condition, like toe fungus or depression, then introduce it … Continue reading →

Posted in Genetic changes, Hybridization, Hybridization techniques, Mutagenesis | 34 Comments

The Gliadin Effect

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Dr. Davis

Gliadin is a protein found within wheat gluten. It is, from a cold scientific viewpoint, a fascinating issue, a protean protein capable of incredibly varied biologic effects in humans. Among the things we know about gliadin: –Gliadin is the most … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetite stimulation, Carbohydrates, Genetic changes | 149 Comments

Wheat: Up close and personal

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Dr. Davis

              Come on! Wheat can’t be that bad! “If it’s so bad, how come my Mom lived until she was 85 in perfect health and my grandparents likewise?” Okay, Wheat Belly Busters–those of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Genetic changes, Hybridization, Hybridization techniques, Mutagenesis | 121 Comments