1. Autoimmune diseases
Many people with autoimmune diseases have a history of gluten intolerance. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its own intestine cells after gluten enters it. The problem is aggravated by the fact that this autoimmune disease increases the risk of developing other autoimmune diseases, such as autoimmune thyroiditis, autoimmune liver disease, Crohn’s disease, diabetes, vitiligo, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis.
How to treat gluten sensitivity?
1. Get tested. Your doctor will take a blood sample and check it for antibodies that are usually present in the blood of people with Celiac disease. Before the examination, you need to include gluten in your diet as this will help to avoid inaccurate results.
2. Eliminate gluten from your diet. It’s contained in:
- Wheat;
- Rye;
- Bulgur;
- Flour;
- Semolina;
- And in a number of other foods.
Always check the composition of the product. Give preference to products which contain the label “gluten-free.”
