gluten<\/a> right away, so they may have this problem for years without being aware of it.<\/p>\nSo there is something to be said for a gluten free diet, even when wheat may seem to be the real problem.<\/p>\n
Diagnosing a Gluten Intolerance<\/h2>\n
We have come to expect tests for everything. <\/p>\n
There are tests for gluten allergy, and celiac disease.<\/p>\n
Gluten allergy tests are not 100% accurate, especially when you consider the many different types of allergic reaction the body may manifest. A test may be 80% accurate for one type of reaction, and miss another type completely.<\/p>\n
There are several tests for celiac disease, some better than others. You may still get a false negative with these tests, especially if your reaction is relatively slight.<\/p>\n
The best way to test for gluten intolerance is to go on a gluten free diet for at least 8 weeks (preferably longer) and see if you notice a difference in your health and energy levels<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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