Can Gluten Cause Diabetes? Research has definitely made several links between gluten and diabetes, but before we dive into the connection, let’s define diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. In simplified terms, carbohydrate-containing food that we eat gets broken down into sugar (or glucose) by […]
Can Gluten Cause Liver Damage? What is the best diet to heal your liver? Do you think of the liver as an organ that aids digestion? Many do not, and so you might not think there is a logical connection between liver health and digestive health. Your diet can play a huge role in the […]
Can Gluten Cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Does a gluten free diet help with IBS? Can gluten cause IBS directly? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a widely diagnosed, often misunderstood condition. With an array of symptoms that mimic a variety of other gastrointestinal disorders and a diagnosis that can easily mask other underlying conditions, many […]
Can Gluten Cause Thyroid Disease? We know that thyroid disease is multifactorial, and has several different causes and triggers… but can gluten cause thyroid problems? Many people receive a hypo or hyperthyroid diagnosis as a result of having a blood test performed during a doctor visit. The typical standard of care is for the doctor […]
Protein Deficiency: Why It’s Common in Those With Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity (and what to do about it) Protein is a hot topic when it comes to food. It often gets associated with high level athletes or praised by those looking to lose weight. On the other end of the spectrum, it often gets […]