Gluten Allergies

Why is Gluten bad?

Gluten isn’t necessarily bad, but some people are gluten-intolerant, meaning their bodies produce an abnormal immune response when it breaks down gluten from wheat and related grains during digestion.

The most well-known form of gluten intolerance is Celiac Disease, which affects one in every 141 people in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health. When someone with Celiac disease consumes gluten, it triggers an immune response that damages their intestines, preventing them from absorbing vital nutrients.

Wheat allergy is a rare type of gluten intolerance — it’s a classic food allergy marked by skin, respiratory or gastrointestinal reactions to wheat allergens.

Recently, scientists have become aware of another potential form of intolerance called Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity. After consuming gluten, patients with gluten sensitivity may experience many Celiac disease symptoms, such as diarrhea, fatigue and joint pain, but don’t appear to have damaged intestines.

In cases of gluten intolerance, doctors typically recommend a gluten-free diet. Patients must avoid eating any foods and ingredients that contains gluten, including bread, beer, french fries, pasta, salad dressing, soy sauce and even some soups (unless otherwise marked as “gluten-free”).

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