What are some negative health effects of gluten

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Negative Effects of Gluten on Health

Celiac Disease

For individuals with celiac disease, consumption of gluten can lead to severe damage in their small intestine. This immune reaction triggered by gluten can also cause diarrhea, fatigue, bloating, constipation, skin rashes and anemia (Lebwohl, Rosen, & Ludvigsson, 2018).

Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity

Non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) does not have the same intestinal damage as celiac disease, but people with NCGS can still experience symptoms like diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain after consuming gluten (Makharia, 2021).

Gluten Ataxia

Gluten ataxia is a neurologic condition which can cause problems with muscle control and voluntary muscle movement and can be triggered by gluten consumption in susceptible individuals (Hadjivassiliou, et al., 2017).

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH) is a blistering skin condition that can be caused by gluten ingestion in genetically susceptible individuals. It is often associated with celiac disease (Antiga, Caproni, & Fabbri, 2012).

Sources: - Antiga, E., Caproni, M., & Fabbri, P. (2012). The Diagnosis and Treatment of Dermatitis Herpetiformis. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. - Hadjivassiliou, M., Rao, D. G., Grìnewald, R. A., Aeschlimann, D. P., Sarrigiannis, P. G., Hoggard, N., ... Sanders, D. S. (2017). Neurological Dysfunction in Coeliac Disease and Non‐Coeliac Gluten Sensitivity. American Journal of Gastroenterology. - Lebwohl, B., Rosen, T., & Ludvigsson, J. F. (2018). Celiac Disease and Nonceliac Gluten Sensitivity. BMJ. - Makharia, G. K. (2021). Current and Emerging Therapy for Celiac Disease. Frontiers in Medicine.

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