The ingestion of gluten attacks the small intestine mucosa, blocking the absorption of nutrients, minerals and fat- soluble vitamins. These reactions lead to weight loss, malnutrition, anemia, calcium and vitamin D malabsorption, abnormal coagulation and bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine.
Gluten intolerance symptoms are similar to those given by many other diseases. The most common symptoms include abdominal distension, diarrhea, fatigue, abdominal bloating, flatulence, poor digestion, stomach pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, weakness (the result of poor absorption of nutrients), anemia, vomiting, osteoporosis, infertility, amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), depression, irritability and respiratory infections. The only thing that can be done to alleviate these symptoms is to eat gluten free foods exclusively. Any gluten in the system of a celiac sufferer will cause negative symptoms.
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