Some people with celiac disease experience weight gain once on a gluten-free diet because of an improved ability to absorb nutrients. Other factors may also contribute, such as high sugar and fat content in some gluten-free foods, a lack of portion control or a focus on processed gluten-free foods instead of those that are naturally… Read more »
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Any thoughts on why I might still be tired, have trouble keeping weight or have intestinal issues even though I’m on a gluten-free diet?
First, make sure that you really are on a gluten-free diet; gluten has a way of sneaking into your system through products other than food, like cosmetics, lotions, lipstick and prescription drugs. Second, examine other potential causes for these symptoms, especially thyroid disease.
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