It was suppose to be 8 facts but my #2 and #6 fact got blurry and i couldn't figure out what it said so i just decided to go ahead and post the 6 facts that i do have and when i figure out that 8th fact i will update this post.
1.) Stomach Pains You know that they say: Listen to your gut.
Digestive issues are perhaps the most obvious sign of gluten intolerance. After eating foods containing gluten, you may often experience gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. According to Digestion Relief Center, eating foods that contain gluten can damage the lining of the small intestine, and can lead to poor absorption of vitamins, minerals, and most of the food you eat.
2.) Mood Swings
Think about it.... If your gut is unhappy with the foods you eat, then your brain will be, too. People with gluten intolerance often find themselves unexplainably irritable, anxious, or upset.
3.) Chronic Migraine
Headaches are highly common for people with gluten intolerance. While it's not associated with one specific type of headache, the pattern typically occurs within 30-60 minutes after eating something that contained gluten.
4.) Itchy Skin
When your intestines have trouble processing gluten, they become inflamed, which can outwardly "reveal" itself through the skin. That's why gluten sensitivity/Intolerance is often associated to skin conditions, like eczema and psoriasis. The immune system responds to an unhappy digestive system by creating antibodies that can cause, dry, itchy skin. These symptoms can often lead to many sleepless nights that result in you scratching your knees, elbows, fingers or shins.
5.) Chronic Fatigue
It also makes total sense that if your body is out of whack and your mind is up and down, you'd also feel tired and exhausted. Even if you get 8-9 hours of sleep. you may still wake up feeling drained; this can signify a much bigger problem. When your body is always inflamed and spending it's energy on trying to deal with unwanted gluten proteins, then your energy will be spent much quicker and easier than normal.
6.) Lactose Intolerance
Gluten and dairy intolerance have VERY similar symptoms, and sometimes the two go hand-in-hand. This is probably the most surprising sign of gluten intolerance, but i can be a big one. If lactose is already a dietary issue for you, then chances are gluten is, too. There's a specific type of sugar found in milk and other diary products that can trigger digestive issues and add on to the already uncomfortable symptoms of gluten intolerance. Dairy foods are also a common trigger for acid reflux, which is also linked to gluten intolerance.
I hope you enjoyed this short blog about 6 facts of gluten allergy/intolerance.
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