For many, bread is a daily staple – warm, comforting, and seemingly harmless. But beneath its golden crust lies a growing concern for our gut and bone health. 

Have you ever noticed that a crusty baguette in Paris or a plate of fresh pasta in Rome doesn’t leave you feeling bloated, foggy, or inflamed the way bread and pasta often do back home?

You’re not imagining it.

There’s a quiet revolution happening around wheat—and it has everything to do with hard vs. soft wheat, gluten strength, glyphosate, and your gut health. And yes, this all plays a surprising role in your bone strength too.

Hard Wheat vs. Soft Wheat – Why It Matters

Australia and the US predominantly grow hard wheat—a variety higher in protein and gluten strength, prized for its bread-making properties. In contrast, Europe (especially Italy and France) favours soft wheat, which has lower gluten content and is gentler on the digestive system.Hard wheat is ideal for strong, elastic dough. But for many people, especially those with gluten sensitivity and celiac’s, it’s like dynamite in the gut. Its high gluten concentration can irritate the intestinal lining, leading to inflammation and gastrointestinal distress—think bloating, cramps, brain fog, and fatigue.

Glyphosate Weedkiller – The Chemical You Didn’t Ask For

Glyphosate may make things worse! In Australia and the US, glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) is commonly used not just during crop growth but also sprayed post-harvest to desiccate (dry out) wheat quickly for easier processing.

This practice is banned in much of Europe, and it’s a big reason why European wheat products may be more digestible.

Glyphosate may be linked to:

• Disruption of gut bacteria (it acts like an antibiotic in the gut),
• Leaky gut syndrome (increasing gut permeability),
• Reduced nutrient absorption—especially critical minerals like calcium, magnesium, and zinc.

And these are the very nutrients your bones rely on.

Gut Health and Bone Health – A Surprising Connection

Your gastrointestinal tract isn’t just for digesting food—it’s your nutrient gateway. When it’s inflamed or dysfunctional, you absorb less calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, and vitamin K2—all essential for maintaining bone density.

Over time, poor gut health can lead to:

• Weaker bones,
• Increased risk of fractures,
• Accelerated bone loss, especially in older adults.

What Can You do to Help?

Switching from hard wheat to soft wheat products—like European-style sourdough, spelt pasta, and low-gluten flours—can improve gut health by reducing inflammation and enhancing nutrient absorption, which in turn supports stronger bones.

Switch to soft wheat varieties of flour which include some wholegrain or white spelt flour (ancient grains), and Italian Tipo 00 flour. Look for organic, lower gluten content, stoneground or organic milling, and spelt types that are glyphosate residue free. 

So Where Does OsteoStrong® Come In?

OsteoStrong® is a revolutionary system that helps your body naturally build stronger bones and denser muscle tissue – to help overcome gut issues, age, or medication history.

Unlike most traditional exercise programs, OsteoStrong® uses osteogenic loading to stimulate the body to grow new bone tissue. This highly safe low impact method improves your skeletal strength without stressing your joints that may be inflamed due to gluten.

Even if your nutrient absorption isn’t perfect, OsteoStrong® can:

• Trigger osteogenesis (new bone growth),
• Improve glucose metabolism and muscle density,
• Support your body’s natural regenerative potential.
• Improve your balance to reduce fall risks.

The Takeaway

If bread and pasta leave you feeling worse for wear, it might not just be “gluten” – it could also be the type of wheat and chemical exposure that’s undermining your gut and bone health.

Switching to European wheat varieties, avoiding glyphosate-treated grains, and healing your gut are crucial steps—but don’t stop there.

If you’re concerned about bone loss, fragility fractures, or poor posture, it’s time to give your body the mechanical signal it needs to rebuild bone—naturally.

That’s where OsteoStrong® changes everything.