The Paill Spectrum model would definitely agree that any grains containing gluten or gluten like proteins would definitely affect the activation of the immune system and its ability to control Paill Spectrum infection.

 Dr. Pluta states that the relatively higher incidence of lactose intolerance in Asian populations makes it a sensible inclusion in a hard to digest list.

 The Paill Spectrum model makes no predictions about nuts, bananas, MSG, 220 preservative or brown rice. A couple of possible explanations suggest themselves. These include firstly: the presence of families of “protein allergens” or “toxins” that have a similar antigenicity to gluten, hence symptoms appearing in only a portion of the exposed population.  Where allergies occur as with 220, symptoms similar to the gluten range of problems may well occur. A second explanation relates to nutritional deficiencies of particular elements that may relate to the food groups. Dr. Pluta and the Paill Spectrum model have “no” opinion on the advisability of avoiding any foods outside the gluten like family of proteins, lactose related food intolerances or avoiding known foods to which the person is allergic.

 Things that compromise the spleen are:

• Wheat
• Oats
• Rye
• Barley
• Dairy (lactose)
• Nuts
• Bananas
• Sugar
• MSG
• 220 Preservative
• Brown Rice (unless cooked for a long time like a congee),