Side effects from a gluten free diet?

None: You can drop gluten with no penalties at all. It's important to continue to get a balanced diet, rich in fiber and vegetables, light on lean meat and minimal saturated fat.

Gluten free diet: Gluten free diet is quite strict and can make you feel deprived and can be quite difficult to follow. Nowadays, there are many products available with gluten free diet, however. You might be at risk for not getting enough nutrients and vitamins (iron, calcium, fiber, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate). Discuss with your nutritionist/dietitian.

Only if you ...: A gluten-free diet usually offers no benefit for a healthy person. But for a truly gluten sensitive person, it will change his life. The reason? Gluten damages the small intestine leading to decreased absorption of many essential nutrients not to mention the abdominal discomfort. For a healthy person, a gluten-free diet may help reduce weight since so many temptations will be taken away.