The Health Benefits of a Gluten-Free Diet (Continued)

If you buy gluten-free pizza crusts or other foods with the gluten removed, you may find your health improving significantly.

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As we covered previously, while there is only a small percentage of people that are sensitive to gluten, research has shown that eliminating gluten from the diet may have health benefits for other people as well. 

Autism, may be one of the conditions that can be relieved with gluten-free foods.  Research has shown that people with autism may experience relief by resorting to a casein and gluten-free diet. Autistic people have problems in the metabolism of naturally occurring peptides in gluten. These proteins have been indirectly linked to autistic behaviors since a failure in the metabolism of proteins results in these peptides interfering with brain function. A gluten-free diet may be especially useful in relieving the symptoms of an autistic child that also has intestinal problems. However, it is important to consult a physician for guidance and advice before adopting a gluten-free diet.

Digestion and Gluten-Free Pizza Crusts

Persons who have issues with their digestion may be helped by a gluten-free diet. Malnutrition may result from gluten sensitivity since it will inflame the small intestine and flatten the intestinal villi resulting in minimal absorption of nutrients. According to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness cutting out gluten from the diet will result in less constipation, stomach upsets, bloating, diarrhea, gas, and abdominal cramping for persons with gluten intolerance or those with celiac disease. Many people in the general population that have irritable bowel syndrome could be having gluten intolerance. Adopting a gluten-free diet has been shown to greatly reduce irritable bowel syndrome.

The elimination of gluten may be the way to clearer thinking, enhanced focus, and improved mood. The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness asserts that people that have gluten intolerance or sensitivity will usually have foggy thinking, headaches, depression, and even ADHD like symptoms when they ingest foods with gluten. When you ingest gluten, molecules known as cytokines are released into the blood thus influencing brain function. These chemicals are not only detrimental to persons with celiac disease since in high proportions, they have been indirectly linked to autism, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Inflammation

Cytokines resulting from gluten sensitivity will normally cause inflammation. Mayo Clinic asserts that numb legs, muscle cramping, and joint pain after eating wheat, rye, or bran may be an indication of gluten intolerance. Severe inflammation may cause disease, pain, and even cancer in some instances. Some issues such as itchy rashes and inflammation of the skin could signal gluten intolerance. Elimination or replacement of gluten-containing foods in the diet will improve or eliminate symptoms of inflammatory diseases such as eczema.

There are a lot of benefits to going gluten-free.  So start with the right foods.  Foods such as gluten-free pizza crusts.

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