Dr. Eric Berg DC
March 17, 2026 · 4 min read
The Hidden Danger in Bread (It’s NOT Gluten)
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Key Takeaways
- 1The real danger in bread is not the gluten that everyone focuses on.
- 2Bread is mostly starch, which is essentially a chain of glucose molecules - a different type of sugar.
- 3Wheat is everywhere in the modern diet.
- 4The Blood Sugar Spike Problem
- 5One of the biggest issues with bread is its impact on blood sugar.
Overview
The real danger in bread is not the gluten that everyone focuses on. If you take a piece of bread, put it in your mouth, and chew it for about 30 seconds without swallowing, you'll notice it starts tasting sweet. This happens because your body releases an enzyme that breaks down the starch into sugar.
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