Does your weight vary without changing your eating habits? This could result from intestinal inflammation disrupting the assimilation of nutrients. Gluten intolerance can indeed cause these gradual but tenacious changes in metabolism.
Hormonal imbalances
Intense fatigue, irregular menstrual cycles or sleep disorders? Gluten can sometimes amplify these hormonal imbalances. In some women, these manifestations coincide with periods of major physiological changes such as adolescence, pregnancy or menopause.
Unusual cognitive impairment
Concentration problems, memory lapses or mood swings? What is commonly known as “brain fog” could have its origin in intestinal inflammation linked to gluten. Recurrent headaches after eating foods containing gluten are also a red flag.
Cutaneous and nail manifestations
Rashes, itching or redness with no obvious cause? Dermatitis herpetiformis, a skin condition associated with gluten intolerance, may be responsible. Similarly, weakened nails or nails with streaks can reveal nutritional deficiencies due to poor intestinal absorption.
Difficulty concentrating and restlessness
Attention deficit disorder (with or without hyperactivity) can have its symptoms aggravated by gluten sensitivity. Both children and adults can observe a marked improvement in their ability to concentrate and a decrease in their impulsivity after eliminating gluten from their diet.
Unexplained tooth fragility
