Gluten: 9 Little-Known Symptoms That Should Alert You

Problems concentrating, memory lapses or mood swings? What is commonly called "brain fog" could result from intestinal inflammation linked to gluten. Recurrent headaches after consuming gluten-containing foods are also a warning sign.

Skin and nail manifestations
Rash, itching or redness without an obvious cause? Dermatitis herpetiformis, a skin condition associated with gluten intolerance, could be the cause. Similarly, brittle or cracked nails can indicate nutritional deficiencies due to poor intestinal absorption.

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Difficulty concentrating and restlessness
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be exacerbated by gluten sensitivity. Both children and adults may experience a marked improvement in their ability to concentrate and a decrease in impulsivity after eliminating gluten from their diet.

Unexplained Dental Brittleness
Sensitive teeth, recurrent cavities or enamel that crumbles despite strict oral hygiene? These problems could result from poor calcium absorption caused by gluten intolerance.

Treatment-resistant anemiaProblems concentrating, memory lapses or mood swings? What is commonly called "brain fog" could result from intestinal inflammation linked to gluten. Recurrent headaches after consuming gluten-containing foods are also a warning sign.