Thursday, November 18, 2010

Gluten and Fatigue

For those with constant fatigue it might be helpful to consider going on a gluten free diet. For those with gluten intolerance and celiac disease fatigue can be caused by a malabsorption of nutrients and or anemia. Exposure to gluten, the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, places a huge strain on the adrenals. The adrenals are responsible for helping the body to prevent inflammation and tissue destruction. Each time the adrenals are stressed by gluten it may take them longer to recover. When stress is prolonged, high levels of cortisol must be maintained. And if there is no significant recovery period during which the adrenals can rest and replenish themselves, adrenal fatigue results. Fatigue is a common symptom of adrenal fatigue.

Gini Warner, MA
Clinical Nutritionist
www.healthbygini.com

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