Oats are safe for more than 99% of celiac patients. There is however the extremely rare one who does react to oats. The fact that this gentleman also reacts to lentils seem to me a good reason to suspect his gut does not agree too much with fibers (or, to use a more fashionable and… Read more »
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Why might irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) improve on a gluten-free diet?
As for IBS getting better when removing gluten, this may be either due to “non-celiac gluten sensitivity” or to the fact that by eliminating gluten one also removes large amounts of FODMAP (Fructose, Olygosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides And Polyols)-containing foods that are often causing or aggravating symptoms in IBS patients. See also Barrett JS, Gibson PR…. Read more »
(Updated .)Why do you insist I eat gluten for a diagnosis when I feel better on a gluten-free diet?
Five reasons exist as to why someone might feel better on a gluten-free diet. It’s crucial to understand which of the five is the cause in order to implement a safe dietary program. – Celiac disease – Non-celiac gluten sensitivity – Wheat allergy – Sensitivity to foods rich in FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and… Read more »
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