Is gluten really the enemy?

26/06/2024 17 min
Is gluten really the enemy?

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There's no doubt people with coeliac disease should stay away from gluten, but what about the rest of us?There is nothing inherently harmful about gluten when it doesn’t cause you gut trouble.Norman and Tegan talk us through why a gluten-free diet is not necessarily a healthy one.Got a health question? Shoot us a line @ABCHealth on Instagram, or send a voice memo to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!ReferencesAvoiding gluten when you’re not a coeliac - Health ReportCoeliac disease: review of diagnosis and managementGluten-Free Diet: Gaps and Needs for a Healthier DietGluten-free diet may increase risk of arsenic, mercury exposure