Understanding the Science: Why am I addicted to wheat?
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According to research, the gliadin protein in wheat can be broken down into opioid-like compounds that bind to receptors in the brain, which helps explain the intense, craving-driven question: **Why am I addicted to wheat?**. This phenomenon, often mistaken for a simple lack of willpower, involves complex physiological and neurological processes that make breaking up with bread, pasta, and pastries feel nearly impossible for many people.
