Research finds people with self-declared gluten sensitivity experienced symptoms whether or not they ate glutenFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeople who report being gluten intolerant but do not have coeliac disease may be experiencing gut symptoms unrelated to gluten intake, new research suggests.A study involving individuals with self-reported gluten sensitivity has found that they experienced gut symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain regardless of whether or not they consumed gluten. Continue reading...
A study found that people with self-reported gluten sensitivity experienced gut symptoms regardless of whether they consumed gluten, suggesting gluten may not be the cause of their ailments. Researchers propose a nocebo effect or other dietary factors like fructan may be responsible. The study highlights that many people may be unnecessarily following a gluten-free diet.
