Wheat Intolerance

Loose stools are one of the more unpleasant and embarrassing wheat intolerance symptoms. Many people who suffer from celiac disease also have concurrent pancreatic problems which can make it difficult for them to digest foods properly, leading to persistent diarrhea. Now, a study is underway to determine whether supplementation with lipase (available from many health [...]

Many people who suffer from food-related problems such as wheat intolerance and celiac disease have discovered through trial and error that taking probiotics helps to control their symptoms. Now, Dr. Alessio Fasano of the Center for Celiac Research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has a theory about why.

In the case of celiac [...]

The New York Times has a very nice Q&A style article on gluten-free living and celiac disease. Much of the information will also be of interest to those with wheat intolerance and wheat allergy symptoms.
 
Gluten Free for the Holidays, and Beyond
 
Dr. Sheila Crowe, a professor in the division of gastroenterology and hepatology in the department [...]

According to the Flour Advisory Bureau, wheat intolerance is like a party in your stomach! http://tinyurl.com/yz3xutb
“Symptoms attributed to wheat intolerance are very similar to the symptoms for a number of other conditions such as stress, IBS  – or even a good night out.
• Wheat’s ranking in the list of foods that cause adverse reactions.
It is generally [...]

Wheat allergy symptoms can be similar to other food allergy symptoms, including stomach pain, cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. However, they may also resemble hay fever, with a runny nose, watery eyes, hives, itchy, flaky skin, or rashes. Another common and rather alarming complaint is arthritic joint pain.
At its most severe, wheat allergy can cause [...]