Do you suffer from bloating or constipation after eating wheat? You could be suffering from gluten sensitivity. Gluten sensitivity can cause damage to the intestines which can stop the absorption of nutrients from foods. It can also interfere with the production of neurotransmitters and thyroid function. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is responsible for moods – therefore a person suffering with gluten sensitivity may develop depression.
Other symptoms of gluten sensitivity are:
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Fatigue, anaemia, osteoporosis, weight loss
- Diarrhea, depression
Gluten is a protein found in certain grains and foods made with these grains – it is found in the following foods;
- Wheat
- Rye
- Barley
- Oats*
- Durum
- Semolina
- Spelt
- Luncheon meat
- Beer
- Mustard
- Gravies
- Non-dairy creamer
- White vinegar
- Curry powder
Watch out for the following ingredients too;
- Hydrolysed vegetable protein
- Textured vegetable protein
- Hydrolysed plant protein
- Malt
- Modified food starch
- Some soy sauces
- Grain vinegars
Gluten sensitivity can cause damage to the intestines which can stop the absorption of nutrients from foods. It can also interfere with the production of neurotransmitters and thyroid function. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is responsible for moods – therefore a person suffering with gluten sensitivity may develop depression.
