See it at workHow does gluten affect health and digestion in healthy adults?
Gluten is a group of proteins in wheat, barley and rye; it is neither an essential nutrient nor a demonstrated general health hazard for adults without a related disorder. Evidence does not establish that routine avoidance improves systemic health or digestion in this population. Some people do experience wheat-related symptoms, but gluten, fermentable carbohydrates, expectations and replacement foods need to be distinguished. Celiac disease and wheat allergy change the clinical question, and persistent symptoms deserve evaluation before assuming that an otherwise healthy person simply needs a gluten-free diet.