You may not know that many of us have a gluten intolerance, that's one of the biggest reasons why is so hard for you to lose weight.
Here are 12 symptoms of gluten intolerance that you need to watch for.
"Gluten is one of the dietary buzzwords which is used in and out of context nowadays. That's why is important to explain what is gluten first, and then to find out whether you have a sensitivity to it.
Gluten is a protein that can be found in cereal grains, especially in wheat. There are lots of bread, cereals, and pasta that are all gluten free. So as a mentioned above, don't confused gluten with carbohydrates.
People who are gluten intolerant can't digest the gluten properly. Because of this, the body is not able to absorb other key nutrients in the food. Most people give attention to gluten intolerance only when someone is diagnosed with celiac disease, which is a severe form of gluten intolerance that can cause death. But there is also a long list of unnoticed medical problems caused by gluten. Also, a very big problem is that millions of people around the world never get a proper diagnosis of their intolerance to gluten. This is way I will present you the 12 signs which show that you have a sensitivity to gluten.
If you suffer from bloating, gas, abdominal pain or irritable bowel syndrome, it means that you have gluten-intolerance.
2 MOOD SWINGS
Gluten intolerance destabilizes the emotional health. It causes depression, anxiety, and sudden drastic mood swings.
3 BRAIN FOG
Gluten sensitivity also has negative effects on the brain. It causes dizziness, lack of focus and loss of balance.
4 HEADACHES
Headaches and even migraines can be caused by gluten intolerance.
5 FATIGUE
Most people who suffer from intolerance to gluten feel exhausted during the day even though they haven’t done anything that is physically or mentally demanding.
6 AUTO-IMMUNE CONDITIONS IN THE SKIN
Gluten sensitivities can worsen auto-immune conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
7 FIBROMYALGIA
Some professionals claim that fibromyalgia (skeletal pain and weakness – when inflammation and pain can happen anywhere on the body) is a symptom of intolerance to gluten.
8 HORMONAL IMBALANCE
Gluten intolerance can cause hormone imbalance, which results in worsened PMS. It can also be a cause for infertility.
9 KERATOSIS PILARIS
Gluten intolerance also causes rough discoloured bumps and hardened skin around the thighs, arms, and cheeks known as Keratosis Pilaris. This occurs when the gluten sensitivity damages the stomach.
10 JOINT PAIN AND INFLAMMATION
Gluten sensitivity can cause permanent joint pain, inflammation, and swelling.
11 IMPACTS TO IMMUNE SYSTEM
You should know that 80% of the immune system is in the gut. So, when we say that gluten intolerance affects the digestive system, it also means that it affects the immune system.
12 DENTAL ISSUES
Gluten intolerance causes tooth decay, tooth cracks, and gum problems.
There isn’t a standardized test for gluten intolerance unless you suffer from celiac disease. The best way to find out whether you are intolerant to gluten is to eat “gluten-free” foods. You won’t have troubles to find gluten-free foods because it is labelled. If you feel health improvements after some time, it means that gluten intolerance was the reason for your problems.
