New Research Shows That Gluten Sensitivity Isn’t “All in the Head”

Celiac disease was known to exist as far back as the 2nd century, but it took until the 20th century to identify the cause and be able to test for it. But testing also reveals that many gluten-sensitive people who have symptoms that look like celiac disease (abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, depression, etc.) do not, in fact, have the disease. These patients also lack other symptoms associated with celiac disease. Because no test exists to prove these patients have a real condition, many doctors have dismissed their complaints as being “all in their heads.” Eventually, however, the Center for Celiac Research verified that gluten sensitivity is an actual condition, apart from celiac disease, and gave it a name: non-celiac gluten or wheat sensitivity, NCGS or NCWS. And now, researchers are making new strides that will finally allow development of a blood test that can be used to diagnose gluten and wheat sensitivity. Read more…