Coeliac disease means completely avoiding foods containing gluten such as breads and pastries, but it’s unclear why those who don’t have the disease are also sensitive to gluten. — dpa
Around one in 10 people worldwide report gastrointestinal and other symptoms such as fatigue and headache after eating foods containing gluten or wheat despite not having a diagnosis of either coeliac disease or wheat allergy, finds a large systematic review and meta-analysis published online in Gut.
These people have a condition known as non-coeliac gluten/wheat sensitivity (NCGWS), which appears to be more common in women and associated with irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression.
