Gluten testers are devices designed to tell you whether something you plan to eat contains gluten. Some of the most popular gluten test kit brands include EZ Gluten, Nima, and GlutenTox. Unfortunately, there are drawbacks to using these devices. Getty Images / Tetra Images They tend to be expensive and may be out of reach for some people. They aren’t always convenient to use, and false negatives and positives are common....
These symptoms are similar toceliac disease, but while both are related to eating gluten, they aredifferent conditions. When you eat these foods, your body reacts with inflammation. The inflammation often affects your intestines, but you might have gluten intolerance and not have digestive issues. Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health Symptoms of gluten intolerance include: Everyone’s experience of gluten intolerance is different. For some people, the first signs of gluten intolerance are bloating or diarrhea after a big pasta meal....
Gluten neuropathy refers to damage that can occur to peripheral nerves in people with gluten sensitivity. Gluten neuropathy may result in symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or even sensations of burning and pain. People with peripheral neuropathy suffer from those types of sensations on a regular basis. Getty Images/Stocktrek Images Non-celiacgluten sensitivityis also a recognized condition. Researchers suggest that tingling and numbness in the extremities represent one of the most commongluten sensitivity symptoms....
Non-celiacgluten sensitivitycan affect nearly every system in your body. It’s impossible to distinguish between gluten sensitivity andceliac diseasewith symptoms alonethetwo conditionspresent with near-identical symptoms. What Is Gluten Sensitivity? SimpleImages / Getty Images Those practitioners who will diagnose the condition will conduct testing to rule out celiac disease and a wheat allergy. Once these are ruled out, guidelines recommend a 6-week gluten-free diet with close monitoring of changes in symptoms. The 6-week gluten-free diet is then followed by reintroducing gluten and tracking for the return of symptoms....
Fortunately, there’s an abundance of gluten-free toothpaste options available. In fact, the odds are good that you’re using one right now. Many popular manufacturers offer gluten-free toothpaste options. Peopleimages / Getty Images The company verifies that its toothpaste products are gluten-free. Biotene says all its products are gluten-free. Crest Crest, a Procter & Gamble company, says its toothpaste products are currently gluten-free. The whitening strips and emulsions are also gluten-free....
Illustration by Joules Garcia for Verywell Health What Is the Glycemic Index? Carbohydrates with a low GI value are digested, absorbed, and metabolized more slowly than their high-GI counterparts. They typically cause a lower and slower rise in blood glucose and, subsequently,insulinlevels as well. Illustration by Joules Garcia for Verywell Health Glycemic Index Chart for Common Foods The GI values can be broken down into three ranges. The following charts highlight low, medium, and high GI foods:....
anilyanik / Getty Images Key Takeaways Grocery shoppers have to embrace a new term: bioengineered. Some experts and advocates worry that the term “bioengineered” will lead to confusion for consumers. Why Did the USDA Mandate Bioengineered Food Labels? anilyanik / Getty Images Some companies voluntarily included information about GMOs and GE ingredients on their packaging. Some states had their own rules while others didn’t require the label at all. In 2014, Vermont was the first state to pass a GMO labeling law....
A thyroid biopsy is a medical procedure used to diagnose problems with thethyroid gland. The procedure collects cells from the thyroid to test them in the lab. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that makes hormones. peakSTOCK / Getty Images These hormones manage the bodys energy levels, temperature, and other functions. But your healthcare provider cant know that until a thyroid sample is examined in the lab....
Goitrogensare naturally occurring chemicals that can disrupt the production of hormones in your thyroid. Consuming large amounts of these substances may impact thyroid health. Goitrogens are found in common foods like cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, and kale). Verywell / Emilie Dunphy Watch Now: What Are Goitrogens? What Are Goitrogens? Goitrogens compete with iodine for thyroid absorption, which can interfere with normal thyroid function. Foods Containing Goitrins and/or Thiocyanates Certain foods are naturally high in goitrins and/or thiocyanates....
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that infects the reproductive tract and the urethra. The STI often presents without symptoms, which makes it highly transmissible. In 2023, more than 600,000 cases of gonorrhea were reported in the United States. Solskin / Getty Images Over half of these cases were in people between the 15 and 29. Solskin / Getty Images Gonorrhea Overview Gonorrheais highly common. When a person contracts the infection, they may beasymptomatic....
Gonorrheais asexually transmitted infection(STI). Most cases occur in individuals between the ages of 15 and 24. It’s possible for gonorrhea to cause no symptoms. Remains / Getty Images This article discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of throat gonorrhea. Oral Gonorrhea Symptoms Many oral gonorrhea infections are asymptomatic. You are at a higher risk if you are having unprotected sex or if you have multiple sexual partners. This is because many infected individuals remain asymptomatic but are still at risk of developing serious complications....
A person with MS needs more than words of encouragement to get past real hurdles. The implication can be hurtful. The same goes for political messages. Walker and Walker / Getty Images Those gift messages can cause hurt feelings, which is the last thing you want for your loved one. If they enjoy nature, buy a beautiful picture book or a plant. you might also consider signing them up for a monthly magazine subscription or coffee or wine club....
Roughly 9.2 million people in the United States are affected bygout. Most diagnoses are among older adults and males. On a global scale, gout cases continue to rise. Mang Teng / Getty Images In 2017, 92 in every 100,000 people were newly diagnosed with the condition. That amounts to a roughly 5.5% increase since 1990. This article highlights important facts and statistics you should know about gout. Uric acid is a waste product....
