9. 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 intestinal cells after the entry of gluten. The problem is compounded 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?
- Get tested. Your doctor will take a blood sample and look for antibodies that are usually found in the blood of people with celiac disease. Before the exam, you must include gluten in your diet, in order to avoid inaccurate results.
- Eliminate gluten from your diet. It is contained in:
Wheat The Rye; bulgur Flour; Semolina; And in a series of other foods. Always check the composition of the product. Choose products bearing the “gluten-free” label. Have you ever experienced any of these signs of gluten sensitivity? Tell us in the comments!
