The Science Behind the Gluten Hype and How to Navigate to a Healthy, Symptom-Free Life

• Science & Health

These days, gluten is being blamed as the cause for anything and everything.

Many assume that it’s healthier to be on a gluten free diet, or that it will help them lose weight. The diet is being “prescribed” not only by gastrointestinal doctors, but by dieticians, nutritionists, naturopaths, trainers, psychiatrists and neurologists.  Unfortunately, the food industry and general population have adopted the gluten-free craze ahead of the medical community, which is now playing scientific catch-up.

While a  gluten-free diet works for some people, and is necessary for those who suffer from celiac disease, there are many on the diet who should be looking at other causes of their symptoms. In reality, the gluten-free diet may be injuring their health by robbing them of nutrients and masking their real problems.