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Five Signs You May Be Gluten Sensitive
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It’s estimated approximately 15 percent of the U.S. population has a sensitivity to gluten – the protein found in wheat, barley and rye. If you suffer from any of the following signs, you may be gluten intolerant or sensitive.
Headaches
Feeling Bloated
Brain Fog and Tiredness
Skin Problems
Depression and Anxiety
How to Test for Gluten Sensitivity
It’s estimated approximately 15 percent of the U.S. population has a sensitivity to gluten – the protein found in wheat, barley and rye. If you suffer from any of the following signs, you may be gluten intolerant or sensitive.
Headaches
Studies have shown that headaches are common in those with gluten sensitivity. If you frequently suffer from headaches, or migraines you may be gluten intolerant.A post shared by Jen (@pnw_fit) on
Feeling Bloated
Feeling bloated is one of the most common signs for those with a gluten sensitivity. If you feel bloated, gassy, or suffer from a swollen and uncomfortable belly after eating foods with gluten you may be gluten intolerant, or gluten sensitive.
Brain Fog and Tiredness
Do you constantly feel tired? Feel unable to concentrate and suffer from brain fog? You may have a gluten sensitivity. Brain fog can affect up to 40 percent of people who suffer from gluten intolerance and studies have shown up to 80 percent of people who have a sensitivity to gluten suffer from tiredness. Gluten intolerance can also lead to iron-deficiency anemia, which can further exacerbate feelings of being tired and sluggish.A post shared by 🍝 (@bowlsandbeans) on
Skin Problems
‘Chicken Skin’ on the backs of the underarms is a classic symptom of gluten intolerance – when the skin has raised white bumps, similar to what chicken skin looks like. Gluten sensitivity can also cause a myriad of other skin conditions, including psoriasis, dermatitis herpetiformis, and chronic urticaria.A post shared by Shelby Haraway (@vision_board_life) on
Depression and Anxiety
Studies have found those with a sensitivity to gluten are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety on a regular basis and this is especially common in those suffering from celiac disease. Researchers believe gluten intolerance can drive up feelings of anxiety and depression by decreasing levels of serotonin and disrupting the amounts of beneficial bacteria in our guts.A post shared by Gluten Free Ki (@glutenfreeki) on
How to Test for Gluten Sensitivity
If you believe you may be suffering from gluten sensitivity try temporarily removing gluten from you diet to see if it helps with symptoms. Try removing gluten from your diet for 30 days and then reintroduce it. If you feel significantly better after taking a break from gluten, only to feel worse once you reintroduce it again you may be gluten intolerant or sensitive. You can also have your doctor to give you a range of tests that can pinpoint gluten sensitivity.A post shared by Celiaca In London (@celiacainlondon) on
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