The Gluten Syndrome refers to the cluster of symptoms that you experience if you react to gluten. It applies to any reaction that is caused by gluten, including coeliac disease and the myriad symptoms that can be experienced throughout your gastro-intestinal tract. It also includes many other symptoms that do not stem from your gut. These include brain and behaviour disorders, irritability and tiredness, skin problems, muscular aches and pains and joint problems.

The Gluten Syndrome affects about one in ten people. However, most people who are affected are unaware that their life is being damaged by gluten. The gluten symptoms are most likely to be caused by damage to the nerves and brain. The earlier the problem is identified, the better the response to a gluten-free diet will be.

A simple blood test, the IgG-gliadin antibody test is a valuable and specific test to identify The Gluten Syndrome.

Recommend reading 

The seven books in the series are:

• Are you gluten-sensitive? Your questions answered
• Going gluten-free: how to get started
• The gluten-free lunch book
• Gluten-free parties and picnics
• The book for the sick, tired and grumpy
• Full of it! The shocking truth about gluten
• The gluten syndrome: is wheat causing you harm?

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