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Is a gluten free diet helpful even if you don't have celiac disease or any condition?
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I don't see why: Following a gluten free diet is incredibly difficult and expensive. Obviously, if you are sensitive to gluten and it causes GI symptoms, you will benefit greatly. But there is no significant evidence that such a diet will help you lose weight, boost energy or be healthier. While giving up a lot of carbs (bread/pasta/cereal/pizza/beer) may help weight loss, you can do it with fewer restrictions.
Answered 7/4/2017
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Fad/myth: You will read several testimonials extoling the virtue of GF diets but strict adherence difficult and has no valid payoff beyond a placebo effect (seen in about 30% of such fads). If you really are gluten sensitive you should find out, because the condition has other associated problems that can be overlooked if you are not monitored properly.
Answered 7/4/2017
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