What is Gluten Sensitivity? Gluten sensitivity occurs when an individual’s body cannot tolerate gluten. These people often experience symptoms similar to those with celiac disease. In fact, Gluten sensitivity shares many symptoms with Celiac Disease. However, individuals with Gluten sensitivity usually have far less serious symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation, strong odorous feces. Other symptoms may include non-gastrointestinal symptoms, such as brain fog, headache, joint pain, and numbness in the legs, arms or fingers. Symptoms typically appear hours or days after gluten intake. What is Celiac Disease? Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes a serious allergic reaction to gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Eating gluten makes your immune system attack the lining of the small intestine, as if it were a harmful substance. This can damage your digestive system and prevent your body from absorbing the nutrients you need. If left untreated, Celiac Disease can cause malnutrition, loss of calcium and bone density, infertility and miscarriage, lactose intolerance, cancer, and neurological problems. What is the Gluten Sensitivity + Celiac Disease Screening Test used for? The screening test for both Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease involves a simple blood test that identifies certain antibodies (disease-fighting proteins). Elevated levels of these antibodies indicate an immune reaction to gluten. The sample collection can be conveniently performed at home. Here are a list of functions found in myLAB Box’s screening test: Help predict the probability of both Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease Monitor the progression of Celiac Disease See if a gluten-free diet is relieving the symptoms of celiac disease See if a gluten-free diet and reintroduction of gluten confirms the likelihood of Gluten Sensitivity
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