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09/13/2025

🥛 THE DOWNSIDES OF PLANT-BASED MILKS
(and how to choose them wisely)

When to use them?
If you react to animal milks (IgE, IgG allergies or lactose intolerance), substituting with plant-based milks makes sense. 👉 Full list available on gmouton.com (“milk list” file, free download).

⚠️ The “carbs + carbs” trap
Cow’s milk is rich in protein; replacing it with plant-based milk can unbalance a meal.
Example: breakfast cereals + rice milk = carbs + carbs → blood sugar spike, then crash 2 hours later… followed by cravings.
Note: many commercial cereals are already high in sugar, and cereal-based milks (rice, oat, spelt, millet, corn…) release sugars during processing.

🌰 Nuts & legumes: better, but…
• Nut milks (almond, hazelnut, walnut, chestnut): usually lower in sugar, unless sweetened (apple juice, corn syrup, agave syrup…). 👉 Always read the labels.
• Legume milks (soy, pea): intermediate profile (proteins + carbs).
o Soy: available in unsweetened (~2 g/L), “standard” (~30 g/L), and vanilla/chocolate versions that can reach ~100 g/L of fast sugars.

🧪 About soy
Unfermented soy is not a food traditionally consumed long-term by humans, unlike fermented products (miso, natto, soy sauce).
Tofu and soy yogurts do not ferment the bean itself, so they don’t fully escape the concerns — though they shouldn’t be demonized either.

✅ Practical tips
• Favor unsweetened milks: almond or coconut work well.
• Make them at home if possible (control the ingredients).
• In Spain: try tigernut horchata (horchata de chufa).
• Even better: homemade kefir (kefir grains + plant milk or coconut water + a bit of cane sugar that will be consumed during fermentation; 24–36 h).

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09/09/2025

⚠️ FOOD ALLERGIES: TOO MUCH CONFUSION!

When it comes to food allergies and intolerances, we hear everything… and often anything!
👉 And not only from patients, but sometimes even from doctors.

Let’s set the record straight 👇

📌 Intolerance ≠ Allergy

Intolerance: reaction without involvement of the immune system (e.g., lactose intolerance, fructose, sulfites, or glutamate – MSG).

Allergy: reaction involving the immune system (antibodies or white blood cells).

🧬 Different types of allergies
🔹 IgE: immediate and potentially severe reactions (up to anaphylactic shock).
➡️ Symptoms: tingling, swelling of lips, mucous membranes or skin, tightening of the throat.
➡️ Detection: blood tests or skin tests (prick tests).

🔹 IgA: special case → celiac disease (severe gluten allergy).
➡️ Consequences: intestinal hyperpermeability and malabsorption.
➡️ More info on www.gmouton.com (“Articles” refs. 7a, 7c & 7f, and “Conferences – Nutrition & Function”).

🔹 IgG: delayed reactions (often overlooked because symptoms are not immediate).
➡️ Detection only through quantitative blood tests (⚠️ not qualitative, and no skin tests).
➡️ Sometimes referred to as “food hypersensitivities” or “non-IgE allergies.”

🚫 The big confusion
Calling IgG allergies “intolerances” is a serious mistake ❌.
By definition:

Intolerance = no immune involvement.

Allergy = immune reaction.

This confusion misleads patients and complicates their medical management.

👉 The takeaway: Watch your vocabulary!
Clearly distinguishing between allergies and intolerances is the key to reaching the right diagnosis and the right treatment.

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09/05/2025

💊 THE DISILLUSIONMENT WITH BISPHOSPHONATES

Prescribed since the 1990s to strengthen bones (notably in osteoporosis), bisphosphonates block the action of osteoclasts—cells that “clear out” old bone to make way for new tissue. Result: bone density increases in the short term.

But over the longer term, things get more complicated…

⚠️ Limits and risks
• The bone becomes thicker but loses flexibility and its ability to adapt → it fractures more easily, sometimes spontaneously.
• Recent studies: atypical femoral fractures, osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), dental implant failures.
• Surgeons and dentists are increasingly cautious with patients treated with bisphosphonates.

👁️ Other reported side effects
• Ocular inflammations (uveitis, scleritis): ~50% increased risk.
• Gastrointestinal irritation (esophagus) → suspected increased risk of esophageal cancer.
• A debated risk of atrial fibrillation (cardiac arrhythmia).

❓ The real question
For a recently postmenopausal woman with simple osteopenia (a precursor stage to osteoporosis):
👉 Is it reasonable to artificially densify her bones right now—at the cost of making them more fragile in 20 or 30 years, when fracture risk will be highest?

📌 To learn more: read the full article “The Bisphosphonate Delusion” at www.gmouton.com

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09/02/2025

🦴 THE MYTHS ABOUT OSTEOPOROSIS

We often hear that dairy products are essential for strong bones and for preventing osteoporosis.
But is this really supported by scientific evidence?

👉 A surprising observation:

• In Asian countries, where dairy consumption is very low, osteoporosis is rare.
• Conversely, in Northern Europe and North America, where milk consumption is the highest, osteoporosis cases are among the most numerous.

So… myth or reality?

📊 A hard-hitting study

A large U.S. study, published in 1997 in the American Journal of Public Health, followed 77,761 nurses over 12 years. Results showed:

• The highest milk consumers (≥ 2 glasses/day) had 45% more hip fractures than those who drank little or none.
• Even for forearm fractures, the risk was slightly higher (+5%).
In short: the myth of “milk is essential for strong bones” doesn’t hold up to the facts.

🧩 Why doesn’t milk calcium always protect bones?
One hypothesis is that allergies and intolerances to animal milk damage the intestinal lining, reducing calcium absorption. Not only from dairy products, but also from green vegetables, seeds, nuts, and mineral waters.

And by the way… have you ever seen a cow eating yogurt? Of course not — it gets all its calcium from grass! 🌱
🥛 What if you reduce dairy intake?

This is not about banning dairy for everyone. But those who react poorly (allergies, intolerance, digestive issues) should not be made to feel guilty. Their bone density does not collapse when they stop drinking milk — provided they are well guided and turn to calcium-rich alternatives such as:

• Fortified plant-based milks
• Whole sardines 🐟
• Sunflower seeds 🌻 (a top choice!)
• Green vegetables, nuts, and calcium-rich mineral waters

👉 For more information: www.gmouton.com

👨‍⚕️ Dr Georges MOUTON – FunMedDev
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08/29/2025

🥛 THE HIDDEN PITFALLS OF ANIMAL MILK

We often hear about dairy products, but few people really understand their true effects. The negative reactions they can trigger are not all the same:

🔹 Sugars (lactose) → intolerance when lactase (the digestive enzyme) is lacking. Not an allergy, but poor digestion.
🔹 Proteins (casein, beta-lactoglobulin, etc.) → true allergies, either immediate (IgE) or delayed (IgG). Cow’s milk is the most allergenic, followed by goat’s milk, then sheep’s milk.
🔹 Fats → some are neutral or even beneficial (stearic acid, CLA), while others can be atherogenic.

⚠️ Common mistake: thinking that lactose-free milk solves everything. ❌ Wrong! Allergies to milk proteins remain. There is no such thing as “protein-free milk”… except plain water 💧.

👶 In infants, introducing cow’s milk too early often triggers allergies, because their immune system and intestinal barrier are not yet mature.

👉 Alternatives: plant-based milks (almond, oat, rice, coconut, soy…) can be good substitutes, as long as you watch their sugar content and rotate between different types.

📌 For more details, check out the full list of plant-based milks at www.gmouton.com

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08/25/2025

💊 THE TROUBLES WITH PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS (PPIs)

PPIs (such as omeprazole), once launched as “miracle drugs” against ulcers and reflux, are now prescribed long term, sometimes even “for life”… But what happens when stomach acid is permanently suppressed?

👉 Reflux:
It often comes from a mechanical problem (hiatal hernia) or an imbalance in the gut ecosystem. Working on the microbiome, diet, and digestion often helps reduce—or even stop—the need for PPIs.

👉 Long-term side effects of PPIs:
• 🌱 SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and digestive infections
• ⚡ Deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, calcium, magnesium → anemia, osteoporosis, hypomagnesemia
• 🦠 Dysbiosis, yeast infections, amoebas, Clostridium difficile infections
• 🎗️ Increased risk of gastric polyps and certain cancers (gastric, carcinoid)

👉 The real problem:
PPIs do not treat the cause. They relieve symptoms… but create dependency and disrupt essential physiological mechanisms.

✅ Alternatives exist:
• Restore balance to the gut microbiome
• Support digestion with probiotics, enzymes, phytotherapy
• In advanced cases: targeted surgery

📚 To learn more, read Dr. Georges Mouton’s full scientific article at www.gmouton.com (Articles section, ref. “5c”).

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08/19/2025

🌾 THE MANY HARMS OF GLUTEN

Celiac disease is well known: a genetic and autoimmune condition affecting about 1% of the Western European population. It manifests as a severe allergy to gluten — a group of proteins found in wheat, rye, barley, and oats (spelt and kamut contain little, teff contains none).

Diagnosis is based on a blood test (anti-transglutaminase IgA serology), confirmed by a biopsy of the intestinal mucosa. Without strict gluten exclusion, the patient faces serious risks: deficiencies, osteoporosis, anemia, autoimmune diseases, and even digestive lymphomas.

But celiac disease is just the tip of the iceberg.

🧬 OTHER GLUTEN REACTIONS
✔️ Immune reactions (IgE or IgG): gluten allergies that are not celiac disease but may trigger digestive, skin, or neurological symptoms.
✔️ Intolerances without immune response: as with lactose, the immune system is not involved — but the effects are real.

Two mechanisms are especially important:

🔓 1. Gliadin and intestinal permeability
Gliadin, a gluten protein, stimulates the production of zonulin in the intestine.
→ This opens the tight junctions between intestinal cells → increased intestinal permeability.
This phenomenon occurs universally, even in non-allergic people.
⛔️ Result: antigenic molecules can leak into the bloodstream, promoting autoimmune conditions (thyroiditis, arthritis…) or allergic disorders (eczema, asthma…).

⚠️ 2. WGA: Wheat Germ Agglutinin
WGA, a small protein in wheat germ, has a strong inflammatory effect, causing classic digestive issues: bloating, abdominal pain, etc.
→ You can react badly to gluten without being celiac or allergic!

😷 SYMPTOMS BEYOND DIGESTION?
Yes! Patients may experience skin, neurological, joint, or hormonal disorders — without ever suspecting their diet.
This explains why so many people feel better gluten-free, even without an official diagnosis.

🍞 BEWARE OF “GLUTEN-FREE” PRODUCTS
Industrial gluten-free products often:
• Contain more sugar,
• Use egg whites as binders,
• Have a higher glycemic index,
• And are very expensive.

✅ WHAT TO CHOOSE INSTEAD?
👉 Avoid: wheat, barley, rye, oats
👉 Favor:
• Pseudocereals: quinoa, buckwheat, amaranth
• Roots & tubers: sweet potato, cassava
• Legumes: lentils, chickpeas, beans

📥 A full list of gluten contents, as well as Dr. Mouton’s lecture on celiac disease, is available on: www.gmouton.com

👨‍⚕️ Dr Georges MOUTON – Functional Medicine
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08/17/2025

🥣 TOXIC BREAKFASTS 🥐

Congratulations to Dr. Kellogg, inventor of corn flakes in 1894! You convinced millions of people that breakfast should come out of a box… The result? Ultra-processed cereals, loaded with sugar and allergens, which have become the norm on our breakfast tables.

🌾 Wheat (gluten) and corn are among the main food allergens — in Europe and America respectively. To make them palatable? Sugar, and more sugar.

🥛 Add to that cow’s milk (a common source of intolerance and allergy: casein, beta-lactoglobulin, lactose) or plant-based milk (low in protein, such as rice milk high in fast sugars), and you get the perfect cocktail to destabilize blood sugar first thing in the morning.

💥 The real issue? The lack of protein. In most of the world (Asia, Africa, Latin America…), breakfast is protein-based: eggs, fish, meat, legumes. Only a minority in Western Europe and North America starts the day with pastries and jam…

📉 This type of breakfast triggers brutal fluctuations in blood sugar:

Glucose spike from fast sugars

Strong insulin secretion

Sudden blood sugar drop (hypoglycemia)

Fatigue, cravings, restlessness, sugar compulsions… before even reaching midday

🔁 This vicious cycle creates blood sugar instability all day long, and sometimes even nighttime awakenings due to secondary hypoglycemia.

✅ To start the day right:
• Avoid fast sugars
• Don’t rely on carbs alone
• Always add protein (eggs, nuts, fish, tofu...)

👉 This principle is fundamental for anyone sensitive to blood sugar fluctuations: people who easily accumulate abdominal fat, those who are overweight, and type II diabetics.

👨‍⚕️ Dr Georges MOUTON – Functional Medicine
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08/11/2025

⚠️ THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF FRUCTOSE ⚠️

👉 This “natural sugar,” so popular in the 1980s, is now under scrutiny by the scientific community.
Fructose is far from harmless, especially for those with diabetes or metabolic disorders.

🍯 Fructose-sweetened jams? Ban them immediately!

🔬 Excessive fructose consumption is linked to:
• High blood pressure
• Kidney dysfunction
• Elevated uric acid
• Visceral fat (fatty liver)
• Diabetes
• Metabolic syndrome
• Degenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s, stroke, etc.)

💥 The worst offender? Industrial fructose – HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup) – found in countless processed foods:
✔️ High sweetening power
❌ Does not trigger satiety
💸 Cheap for the industry

🎯 Recommendation:
• Max 30 g/day
• 15 g/day if uric acid is high (hyperuricemia)

📋 Download the free list of high-fructose foods:
🌐 www.gmouton.com
→ PDF file (section Conferences / Nutrition & Function)

🛑 Check the labels:
“No added sugar” = no added sucrose…
…but fructose may still be there, hiding in plain sight!

👨‍⚕️ Dr Georges MOUTON – Functional Medicine
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