Especially in recent years we hear more and more about people who owe follow a specific dietnot because they want to lose weight, but because they take risks Health problems due to some ingredients, just as in the case of gluten and lactose. There are differences between these two problems which necessarily lead those who suffer from them to have to adapt their lifestyle in such a way as to avoid feeling ill.
An overview of gluten-free and lactose-free nutrition
Gluten it is a protein which is found in wheat, barley and rye and in doughs gives elasticity and consistency. However, gluten can cause various problems and among them two specifically can be distinguished.
First of all there are the people who suffer from celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disease that causes damage to the small intestine every time gluten is ingested. In this case you may have diarrhea, abdominal pain and bloating. On the other hand there are people who are sensitive to gluten and they have an intolerancewhich does not lead to any intestinal damage, but can still cause some similar symptoms.
In both of these cases it is obviously important to follow a diet completely eliminating gluten. In fact, people who suffer from these problems may feel very tired, experience notable changes in weight and obviously, as anticipated, suffer from gastrointestinal problems.
On the other hand there is lactose, i.e a sugar present in milk and dairy products, which it needs to be digested of the enzyme called lactase which is produced by the small intestine. Also in this case two different situations can be distinguished.
In fact, there are people who are lactose intolerant and this happens when the body does not produce a sufficient amount of lactase. As a result, you may experience diarrhea, gas, bloating, and abdominal cramps after taking a product containing it. On the other hand, you can have it a milk allergy and this can cause immune reactions. In both cases it is therefore important to avoid products containing this sugar.
Obviously, if you recognize some of these symptoms, before drawing hasty conclusions, it is good contact a doctor in such a way as to be able to have an accurate diagnosis and consequently follow the instructions for readjust your diet. In fact, by removing one of these two nutrients, it is necessary to evaluate whether the new diet allows you to obtain all the nutrients necessary to have a balanced and adequate diet.
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